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

“You have no idea.” Mitch’s heart sped as the time of joining approached. It seemed he’d been waiting his whole life for this moment. Or, at least, half of it. He followed Calix into the bedroom, pausing behind him when Calix stopped.


He pinched Calix’s rear, earning a snort for his efforts. “Are you going to take me today?”


“Impatient.” Calix moved to the bedside table and pulled out a full tube of lube about six inches long. Definitely the ‘buy in bulk’ size.


Mitch found the fact telling. Calix hadn’t used it yet. Probably hadn’t needed any as he’d been celibate for a while. Well, that’s about to change in a big way.“Are you sure that’s going to be enough?”


Calix blinked at him before a wicked grin appeared. “For a while. Maybe.” He enfolded Mitch into his embrace.


Chapter 77