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

“Well, crap.” Zap crossed her arms over her chest and tapped her sock covered foot on the floor.


“Hey, Zap. Breakfast. Cooking. Your job. Remember?” Mitch gestured toward the toast waiting to be collected so she could reload the machine.


“Yeah, yeah. Keep your pants on.” She started that way. “On second thought, don’t.”


Mitch rolled his eyes dramatically, a reaction Calix fund amusing.


On the verge of escaping out the door and leaving while he still could, Calix realized he couldn’t take his gaze off Mitch, standing in the midst of such chaos. He stepped over Rafael and the fox having a bickering contest, kept Zap on task, coordinated the food preparation, and cooked eggs and sausage at the same time.


Chapter 36