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

He just hoped he had another opportunity to break the steel seal over Calix’s feelings and his past. Soon. With any luck it would be soon.


Hearing his name, Mitch turned to find Hogan standing next to him. He hadn’t even noticed him approach.


“Yeah.” Hogan gestured toward the dining area of the cafeteria. “He’s waiting for you outside. Says it’s an emergency.”


His heart in his throat, Mitch untied the apron, flinging it to a nearby table as he raced out of the building. Sure enough, Thor stood just outside, in all his winged lion glory.


“There’s been a mudslide. I need your help.”


The words took a second to penetrate Mitch’s shock. “Of course. Where do you want me to go?”


Thor tilted his huge head. “Climb on. We don’t have time to waste.”


Chapter 53