“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 close the door and try to hide the smile that mercilessly lines my lips. It’s currently eleven o’clock at night, and Alexander has just headed home. All of the previous events flood my mind, causing my heart to race all over again. If I’m being honest, I just had the best sex of my life. It’s enough to leave me giddy as I head for the kitchen to grab a midnight snack. 


When I hear the knock at the door, my eyebrows furrow. Alexander must have forgotten something… 


I make my way back to the oak entrance and open it, expecting to see those stormy grey eyes waiting for me. Instead, my stomach drops as I meet a pair of familiar hazy blue orbs. 


The man wears an expectant smile, though I can’t say I’m enthusiastic to match the expression. 


“Avalon, hi. It’s so good to see you.” 


“I wish I could say the same,” I bite back, crossing my arms. My insult doesn’t seem to faze him. 


Chapter Twenty-Four | Avalon