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

Then, he’d rested his hand on Mitch’s arm, felt the difference, and the present day slammed back into place in an instant.


He’d tried to make light of the fumble, to pretend it didn’t happen. To ignore it in favor of the silly conversation at hand. Yet, it had occurred. He couldn’t get it out of his mind.


This wasn’t a touch of diagnostics to determine injuries or illnesses. No. This was a contact of caring.


And that fact rattled him to his bones.


Chapter 47