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

Damien was okay, for a wolf shifter. He seemed pretty carefree, just a go-with-the-flow kind of guy. But Mitch noticed something in the guy’s light green eyes that told of acute sharpness and observational skills. Mostly likely still a youngster, Damien was trying his proverbial wings out. Something told Mitch that Damien might not be there long. He had the heart of a predator and the attitude of all play until he decided to get serious. Then, all bets were off.


Rafael, another new person to Mitch, stood at the buffet for the longest time, seeming to pick out each and every piece with careful attention. Mitch never considered one pancake better than the other or a pineapple slice versus another. Rafael obviously took such decisions very seriously, much to the chagrin and exasperation of others. When someone tried to hurry him along, he barked. Barked.Not like a dog, but like a smaller animal, high-pitched and attention grabbing, though no less enthusiastic or snippy.


Chapter 18