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

A little concerned, Calix slowed only for Mitch to catch up and nip him on the butt before flying past.


Calix laughed as his brawny beast scurried to catch up and retaliate. Pompous. That’s what he is.


Sexy, too, Calix answered his inner saber.He’d been pretty damn happy yesterday and all through the night. He’d almost lost count of how many times he and Mitch had sex. Several rounds. Enough for Mitch to be sore, thus one of the reasons that Calix encouraged him to shift into his cat self and go on an early morning trek. Not only that, but Calix wanted to see more of the smaller caracal. He couldn’t miss the sleekness and beauty of the animal with the rich cinnamon colored hair. Graceful and beautiful. Just like the man.


He’d smiled and laughed more in the past few hours than he had in years, as if the dark clouds had finally moved on allowing the sun to shine right through. A blessing in itself, he knew he owed it all to Mitch.


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