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

Pulling a nearby stool over, Calix sat down, placed Nate’s foot on his lap, and removed the sock. He looked over the skin before doing a more thorough mental exam by placing his hands over the area and sending energy through the tissues all the way to the bone. He had his answer in a matter of seconds. “Good as new. Strong bones.”


Nate pulled his foot back, snatched the sock away from Calix, and put it on. “Yep. But, it’s good to have the doctor stamp of approval.”


“How’s Kitt and Cain doing?” Mitch asked from across the room.


Nate smirked. “Bickering. I swear they remind me of Hogan and Jarvis at times.”


“Foreplay. That’s what mated couples do sometimes.” Nate shrugged. “It works for Hogan and Jarvis, anyway.” He stood up. “Cain’s learning that Kitt has a mind of her own. Kitt is figuring out that Cain is serious in his pursuit. Some pretty explosive dynamics right now in that cabin.”


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