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

“This seems to be a lot of work.” Calix wasn’t complaining, just needed a major distraction from the near flirting which had hardened his cock already this morning. Hell, he didn’t think his erection had totally gone away since he washed Mitch down in the shower.


“Oh, it’s worth it. You do this right and those balls with melt in your mouth.”


Calix groaned. “You’re doing this on purpose.”


Mitch blinked. “Doing what?” His twitching lips belied his attempt at innocence.


No way in hell would Calix go there. Instead, he focused on his task. The sooner he finished, the faster he could go outside and put some much needed space between them. For, if he stuck around much longer, he’d be finding out if Mitch’s balls tasted as yummy as they looked and see how they compared with the spicy meal he was preparing.


He already knew the answer. Mitch’s would be so scrumptious, they’d beat any dessert, hands down.


Hands down. Hands and knees. Bent over. Just waiting…


Chapter 66