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

Unable to suppress the urge any longer, Mitch strode over to Calix, bracketed Calix’s head between his hands, and swooped in, meshing this lips together. He plied, he probed, he slipped his tongue into Calix’s mouth and explored, all the time rejoicing inside at the intimacy and lack of rejection of Calix’s part. No. Calix didn’t protest. Instead, he met Mitch’s plundering with a seemingly matched enthusiasm. Mitch groaned, his body already on fire with searing need.


Calix gave back, became the aggressor, and thrust his tongue into Mitch’s mouth. Mitch eagerly acquiesced. He wanted it and so much more.


Chapter 75