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

“You have to use your power to explode the place.”


“What?” The thought terrified Mitch. “They’ll be killed. That’s if I can even channel the energy and place it. It’s not like I’ve been able to do that much before. Can’t we get others to help? Large equipment?”


“Takes too long and the road is blocked.” Thor paused as if to let that sink in. “You’re their only hope.”


The enormity weighed Mitch’s shoulders down.


“This is what you were born to do. Let it free.” Thor’s words carried confidence and power.


Mitch let them soak in while taking a deep breath and studying the enormity of the situation. Blow the side of the hill and possibly kill them all or do nothing and let them die. What a choice.


He pondered the situation for a few precious seconds. Studying the massive amount of debris, he realized that his normal amount of energy wouldn’t be enough. He needed something more. Bigger. Stronger. More explosive.


Chapter 54