Out of Breath is a provocative story about the pain of growing up. It is part two in the Exposed Series by Hazel Kelly. We have two choices. We can grow up. Or we can self-destruct. The last thing Kate wants is to be sent away for her reckless behavior in the middle of her senior year. After all, she has enough to worry about without missing her friends and needing an escort to go to the bathroom. So when her estranged Aunt welcomes her with open arms, she is relieved. But she has no idea that her life is about to change forever. The last thing Dawn wants is to be a burden. So she decides the best thing to do is skip the awkward goodbyes and just disappear. But when Kate shows up at her door the night before she's set to leave, she can't help but feel that fate has brought them together for a reason. And even though she doesn't have much time to help her, she's prepared to die trying. Neither of these women can save themselves. But maybe they can save each other. This series follows the journey of two people searching for the meaning of hope, love, family, and femininity. **Warning: Contains mature content including explicit language and sexual situations.