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 little sound from the animal put Mitch into turbo mode. He momentarily set the fox down, returned to his caracal form, gently picked the guy back up with his teeth, and raced for his cabin. Every stride pummeled his fatigued and frozen body, especially his right front leg, but he ignored it. The small animal’s welfare mattered much more than his discomfort.


By the time he arrived at the cabin, he limped badly, hardly able to put weight on that particular leg. Still, he pushed himself, knowing time was of the essence.


Chapter 25