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 centaur smiled. “I’m Journey, in case you were wondering.” He carried a large tan sack, the strap secured over one shoulder. He dipped one hand into the bag, pulled out two envelopes, and handed them to Cain who took them with his teeth. “Here you go. For both of you.”


Cain woofed as best he could with his mouth full.


Journey lifted his chin, eyed Mitch, tilted his head in acknowledgement, then spun around. He whipped his tail before leaving at a smart trot, his hooves clattering loudly on the wooden floor and front porch, then softened as he hit the grass.


Holy crap.The centaur was the mailman. Will wonders never cease?


He flicked his gaze from the departing centaur to Cain. “I thought you were our guard dog?”


Cain raised his eyebrows and wagged his tail.


“Uh-huh. You’d lick a robber to death while he stole the silver, right?”


Chapter 20