“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

“This is so unfair!” Avalon muses, wearing her signature smile with those big cratered dimples. I shrug, showing no mercy. 


“You said if I beat you, you would take a shot,” I fight back, pointing toward the cooler full of Apple 99’s. The girl groans, before grabbing one of the small bottles and heading for the register. I glance around the small gas station while Avalon pays, noticing the random knick-knacks placed all around the store. 


“You ready?” Avalon asks suddenly, bringing me back to reality. I nod and follow her out of the store. The night air hits us forcefully, and I zip up my jacket while we walk. At the start of the night, we planned on grabbing a bite to eat at Mario’s on fifth ave. Four New York slices and one very deep conversation later, we were headed for the mini-golf arcade three streets over, where I ultimately kicked Avalon’s cute a*s. 


Chapter Seventeen | Alexander