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

The next slide showed a solid pristine white horse with a horn on its head. Mitch gaped.


“Rule four. Yes, the unicorn has a big horn. He was born that way. Yes, he’s heard all the jokes already. They get old. He has a temper. Don’t mess with him. Shifter ER isn’t a fun place to visit.”


“Holy, shit. You really have a unicorn here?”


Nate smirked. “Unicorn shifter. Thaddeus. I’m sure you’ll meet him at some point. He’s a little arrogant and full of himself. That’s just him. Comes with the having the big horn. Play nice.”


Mitch chuckled. “Well, I’ll be damned.” Not for the first time he wondered where he’d ended up. The lion with the wings was shocking enough. But, to learn there’s a unicorn, too. Absolutely amazing.


“Rule number five. Moose have hard heads and even harder hooves. Antlers inflict hurt. That’s all I have to say about them.” He punched the button again showing a big bull moose standing in the reeds.


Chapter 4