“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

I hand the drink to our last customer, before clocking out. I search for Avalon among the fleeting crowd, but all I catch is a glimpse of her retreating figure. My eyebrows furrow, and I hurry to catch the girl before she leaves. 


“Ava,” I call out, capturing her attention at just the right moment. She turns to face me, an unfamiliar expression lining her features. “You’re leaving already?” 


“I’m done now,” I assure her. Avalon studies me for a moment, before offering a hesitant smile. I can see the wheels turning in that pretty head of hers. Without a second thought, I grab the woman’s hand and lead her behind me to the fire escape at the back of the building. 


Once we’re outside, I gesture toward the stares. Avalon cocks her head to view them. 


“You want me to climb up there?” she quizzes. I keep a smile on my lips and nod. 


Chapter Fourteen | Alexander