Touchy Talents

In a world where hybrids outnumber humans, Rick often feels like the odd one out. He doesn't have two different forms to shift between, and his touch talent - compelling people to tell the truth - is so disruptive he avoids touching people unless it's for work. Not many people know what he can do or that he isn't really in a motorcycle club. His decades-long crush, Melissa, definitely doesn't know either secret, and he has no intention of letting her get close enough to find out.

Melissa's life is peaceful, even if she's intrigued by her late brother's best friend and his extended visit to his mom next door. But when one of her friends gets caught up with a dangerous hybrid drug dealer, she can't just stand by. She doesn't expect her boldness to throw her together with Rick and his crew, who are definitely not a motorcycle club like they claim. And she definitely doesn't expect her proximity to Rick to ignite an attraction between them that she's always resisted acknowledging. But would it be so bad to reach out and touch...?

First in series, but can be read as a standalone.