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

Another query popped into his head. “Tell me one thing. How do you know I’m not some psychotic serial killer or something like that?”


“The winged lion. He’s your guardian?”


Nate stared walking toward the exit. “If you’ll come with me, I’ll show you to your cabin.”


Mitch knew the man wasn’t going to answer any questions about Thor. He shelved them. For now. After grabbing his suitcase, he followed Nate back outside.


A tall, lanky man with light-colored hair froze when he caught sight of Nate and Mitch. He twerked his butt, as if forgetting he didn’t have a tail in this form, then bent over, dug a hole with his hands, and dropped a nut inside. Task done, he covered up the hole, stood up straight, and twerked his rear again.


Mitch frowned. “He’s…different.”


“Theory is he fell out of a tree and landed on his head.”


“Is that what you think?” Mitch kept moving, resisting the urge to glance behind him at the odd fellow.


Chapter 5