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 reached for him, but they remained inches apart.


Another wave hit her hard, knocking her back into the water.


Mitch hit the gas. The rear of the Jeep fish-tailed. “Cain! I’m moving this fucking log now. Grab Kitt!”


Cain barely held his head above water as he made his way slowly to her side. The log shifted to allow some water past but pinned them against the bridge. Kitt cried out.


Mitch punched the accelerator, fought for control, then tried again. The rope tightened so much he feared it would break, allowing the obstacle to slam both Cain and Kitt relentlessly into the cement and metal beams.


Come on.He added more gas. Slowly, ever so slowly, the log budged. It cracked and groaned. Snapping noises came next. Encouraged, he kept at it. Seconds ticked by, but finally it relented. “Grab onto the log. I’ll pull you in.”


Chapter 40