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

As tempting as it was to toss caution to the wind, Calix stayed the course, forced himself to pick up the body wash, dribble some on a washcloth, and get back to work.


“Will this porn flick air again?” Mitch asked.


Calix paused. “Do you want it to?” He noted the anticipation painted on Mitch’s face. A crack appeared in the steel wall around his heart. While he couldn’t deny Mitch, he also couldn’t open himself up to a commitment. Not just yet, anyway.


“Oh, yeah.” Mitch’s eyes darkened a shade, a sure sign of arousal. Like there was any doubt with the small twitches of his skin as Calix washed Mitch’s erection which presently wept a large droplet of moisture from the tip.


He considered his words carefully, opting for the truth in the end. “Give it time for you to heal completely. Then, we’ll see.” It was all he could offer at the moment.


Mitch’s face lit up with a sultry expression that made Calix’s stomach turn over in delight.


Chapter 62