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

“It’s going to be close quarters until the flood threat has passed. Be kind to one another and don’t hog the bathrooms or the hot water. Deal?”


“Excellent. I’ll fix something for dinner, then I’m hitting the sack.”


If he thought he’d have peace and quiet for the rest of the evening, he was so wrong. A large pot of stew and a shower later, he flopped down on his bed, and pulled up the covers after digging a pair of sweat bottoms out of his drawer and putting them on. Bone weary, he immediately began to nod off.


A large roll of thunder echoed through the land.


Cain hit Mitch’s bed at full speed, nearly plowing into Mitch as he put on the brakes.


Mitch cracked an eye open to find the little fennec fox had followed, was standing on his hind legs, his forelegs not quite reaching the top of the mattress. The little guy whined. Mitch sighed. “Cain, help your friend up, then you two can get under the covers.”


Chapter 32