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

Mitch didn’t have the heart to wake them. Instead, he returned to the kitchen, unloaded the groceries, and put them away, trying to keep the noise to a minimum the entire time.


He had no idea how he’d truly ended up there. Fate, perhaps. Luck, maybe. Either or, he’d been allowed entry to the preserve, shacked up with Cain, and still struggled to wrap his mind around everything here. He wasn’t sure he’d ever cease to be amazed or shocked when it came to the Bluebird Valley Preserve.


On the other hand, life wasn’t boring. Probably never would be again.7


Chapter 22