Touchy Talents

More than once Rick has wished he was normal and could just shift between two forms, but he’s a plain old human.

Well, human with a magical touch talent that forces people to tell the truth whenever he makes skin contact with them. Which is really not such a great thing. Sure, it’s perfect for his secret job and interrogating people, but it’s not so hot when it comes to dating. It’s why he’s in his thirties and has never had a girlfriend.

His talent is just one of the many reasons he’s avoided his long-time crush Melissa – his best friend’s little sister and literally the girl next door. But now that Melissa has caught the attention of an aggressive drug dealer – a dog hybrid with a seriously bad rap-sheet – Rick can’t let her go it alone.

If that means letting her wrap herself around him on his bike (and off of it), so be it…