“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 stare down at my thumbs, their clasped together nature distracting me from my anxiety. I’m currently sitting in Doctor Adams patient room, the same place I learned about my cancer only two months ago. I can’t seem to calm my racing heart as I wait impatiently. 


The door swings inward and my eyes zoom up to view Doctor Adams. This time, he is wearing his usual smile. I let out a breath of relief and match his grin. 


“Miss Stone, how are you feeling?” 


“A lot better this week,” I reply, sitting up in my seat. 


He nods his head, sitting across from me and opening his manila folder. 


“That’s good to hear Avalon. I received the results from your scans, and I’m going to be upfront with you. The cancer has attacked a few new cells, but it is not spreading in the way we projected, which is good news. The chemo pill seems to be working as a defense just like we hoped. I think your recent bumps in the road have been normal side effects.” 


Chapter Twenty-Two | Avalon