Arie has hit rock bottom. Forced to start over after a nasty breakup, she drowns her sorrows in long hours of work. But one chance encounter with a pale-eyed, white-haired man sends her spiraling into a secret world where paranormal beings are not only real but hiding in the shadows of humanity. On the cusp of losing everything she's worked hard to hold on to, Arie must make a life-altering decision. Kill or be killed. Asher is a unique kind of spook. One that can snuff out a life with a touch. Humans are his prey and his worst enemies. But an error in judgement puts a target on his victim's back. Now he must decide whether to save her or let her fall into the hands of his enemies. In a blink of an eye, Arie Garcia is thrust into a dangerous world--unsure if the man claiming to be her savior is in fact one … or …something much worse. Author's note: Breath of Life was first published in 2020 in the Magic & Mischief anthology. The 2024 version is reedited and 30% longer.