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

Because he couldn’t resist. He’d told himself it was to make sure he washed ever spot as any dirt left behind could become a potential source of infection. It was an obvious lie. After all, Mitch had been scrubbed down while he lay unconscious in his cabin. Once he’d been declared stable, Calix set to work getting him cleaned up with a little help from Cain. Together, they washed away the dirt, sweat, and tiny slivers of rocks which had embedded in his skin from the explosion. They’d even tackled his hair, calling on Kitt for a bit of help with that particular chore


So, Mitch had been thoroughly cleaned. No need to be quite so picky this time around.


Yet, Calix couldn’t seem to stop going over the same areas.


“Poor helpless hunk needs a bath after he injured his hands. Luckily, another handsome guy just happens to be sharing the same cabin and is more than happy to lend a hand.” Mitch put the one foot down and lifted the other. “Emphasis on lending a hand.”


Chapter 61