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

In truth, he needed a diversion as much as Mitch did. Because if he stared at Mitch much longer, he was going to lose his mind and, most likely, cause a level of arousal that couldn’t be ignored. Not good for either of them. Besides, walking around with an erection certainly didn’t help his situation.


Standing, he returned his book to the shelf, dropped down to the bottom drawers, and opened them. He’d stored some board games in there long ago, a left-over from the previous inhabitant. Calix didn’t think he’d ever use them but couldn’t bring himself to toss them away. For months, he intended to donate them to the recreational hall. The time never came and, for once, he was glad.


“Let’s see. Looks like Monopoly, Yahtzee, or Life.” The selection lacked variety, for sure.


Mitch sat up on the couch and looked down at his bandaged hands. “I don’t think those will work.” His shoulders slumped.


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