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

Rafael put on the brakes, but not before hitting a rug and sliding into the kitchen cabinets with a thud. The fox skidded on the slick surface before smacking into him.


Calix could only stand and stare. He’d give kudos to Mitch for being able to handle the craziness. Seeing Mitch in action put a tiny smile on his lips. Not everyone could tolerate all this, yet Mitch seemed to do so readily, unflapped, and in stride.


Amazing. Interesting. And one hot hunk to boot.


He’d found Mitch compelling before. This new finding only increased the lure. Oddly enough, he was getting turned on just by watching Mitch play master of ceremonies to the three-ring circus in the kitchen. Not only because of his command, but because of the way his muscles snapped and extended with every movement. Each step, every cut of the meat. The way the man cracked eggs made Calix’s mouth water, and not for the meal.


Holy hell. This madness is getting to me.


Chapter 35