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

Kitt smiled up at him. “Looking good.”


Cain pursed his lips. “Flattery will get you nowhere, girl.” A smile broke out.


“Doesn’t mean I can’t enjoy the eye candy.” She raked him with her gaze and giggled.


Cain rolled his eyes then shared a look with Mitch. “Zap is rubbing off on her. And that’s pretty damn scary.”


“I agree. One Zap is more than enough.” Mitch washed his hands and headed to his bedroom. “Let me throw on some clothes and I’ll be ready to go. Then we can check in with Nate and see what he wants us to do.”


Two hours later, Mitch didn’t have time to think about Zap’s contagious flirting or even Calix’s demeanor. Instead, he drove up a muddy road until he could go no further. Nate had sent them to check on the status of the bridges. One was already out of commission. The other didn’t look so good, either.


Rain showers came and went with presumably more to come. If that wasn’t bad enough, the river had swollen, already leaving its banks and spreading over land.


Chapter 38