Running into a winged lion shifter was never in Mitch's plans. But Bluebird Valley Preserve has more surprises in store, including wildlife and shifters, most of whom Mitch never knew existed. As a caracal shifter, Mitch is used to oddities. The chaos, he can handle. Calix, the saber-toothed cat, is what knocks him off balance.<br><br>Calix is a vet and a physician. Great in theory ... except he can only diagnose, not heal. Still grieving, he vows to protect his heart from another crushing blow. Then, he saves a caracal shifter from the flood waters. When he sees Mitch, he struggles with leaving the past behind and making a future for himself which includes Mitch.<br><br>Raging waters and mudslides threaten, leaving the whole preserve at risk. Mitch puts his life on the line to rescue Calix. But, it's Calix's heart Mitch finds the most challenging and worthwhile to win.

Mitch

“Okay, moving on.” Nate clicked the button. A picture of a front gate came into view. “Bluebird Valley Preserve is just that—a preserve. No eating the inhabitants, either shifter or wild.” He showed a few more slides, mostly of the various types of animals that presumably inhabited the refuge. “We oversee three thousand acres in this range. Wildlife conservation is our primary focus. With habitat decreasing, we’re maintaining a strong foothold for wild animals. Deer. Moose. Buffalo. All the usual ones you’d suspect live here. Even a small, but healthy wolf pack.”


“Otherwise. Though there are several wolf shifters around.”


Mitch peered up at the screen as a picture of a lion pair appeared. No wings on those specimens.


“We also serve as a rescue for exotic animals. We’ve taken in several, nursed them back to health, and let them run free in the preserve.”


Mitch lifted his eyebrows. “Interesting. How do you keep the lions from eating the deer?”


Chapter 3