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

Mitch’s mind stuck on the wolf shifter who looked like a ticking bomb. “What’s up with that guy? I swear he was sizing me up as a threat to his alpha status.”


Nate smirked. “Good old Tims. He’s a loner, that’s for sure. Pretty much keeps to himself.”


“He’s been here awhile. I check on him about once a month. He lives off the land, best I can tell. Never seen him in the cafeteria or more populated sections before.”


“I thought living off the land was frowned upon?”


“He’s not poaching, if that’s what you’re worried about.” Nate’s voice took on a sharp edge.


Mitch changed gears real quick. “Why is he here now?” Mitch waved his hand. “Besides the flooding. I mean someone like him it would be the last thing in the world he’d want to do, even in times of crisis.”


“His cabin is flooded. It’s in the lower basin. Don’t even know if it’s still standing.”


Chapter 43