“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

Right when I wake up, I’m smiling from ear to ear. Memories of the night prior flood my mind, making my heart nearly pound out of my chest. I can still feel his lips on mine…  those strong hands grabbing my waist dominantly. 


I have to stop my brain before it goes too far. I stretch out my arms, hoping my sleepiness fades away soon. 


Suddenly, my stomach turns and I rush to the bathroom to empty its contents. I groan, collapsing to the floor beside the toilet. Ever since I started taking those chemo pills, my stomach has been relentless. 


I close my eyes and try to calm the nausea, realizing I can’t stay on the bathroom floor all day. 


Chapter Sixteen | Avalon