“Look at me,” he says softly. 
I suck in a breath and match his expectant stare. 
“You can be vulnerable with me, Avalon.” 
My mind races in suit with my heart. 
“I’m terrified,” I admit. 
“So am I,” he agrees, his voice only a whisper now. “But I think you’re worth it.” 
*
Avalon Stone is a twenty-three-year-old software engineer whose world has just been turned upside down. After finding out she is sick AND seeing her fiance in bed with another woman, Avalon embarks on a series of hilarious dates to get over her ex and live life to the fullest. This is when she meets Alexander Woods, the mysteriously handsome bartender with a dark secret. As the clock ticks and their love unravels, forces threaten to pull the two apart. Will Alexander save Avalon, or will she crumble to ash?

Dying to Live is created by Halle Rae, an eGlobal Creative Publishing author.

DYING TO LIVE

Her eyes shine in the moonlight as we travel down the street, our hands intertwined. 


“We should travel to Paris,” Nina says suddenly, turning to face me. I study the woman with admiration, wearing a knowing smile. She always has these spontaneous ideas, never once lacking adventure. “We could get there in one night if we really tried.” 


“Wasn’t it you who said we shouldn’t abuse our abilities?” I quiz, rubbing my thumb in circles upon her’s. Nina bites back a smile. 


“Maybe, but I’m getting bored of staying in one spot. All we ever do is roam these same streets at night.” 


“Well, I agree, but so is Paris. Now that the war is over I can finally see the Eiffel tower. My mother spoke of it often when I was a child, but she said the journey was too dangerous.”


“Dangerous?” I repeat. Nina nods her head instantly. 


Chapter Eight | Alexander