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“Before he bent his head, I knew what he was going to do. Touch his lips to mine. Oh, and I wanted him to... I stilled, hardly daring to breathe. The old refrain of cant and shouldn't sank beneath the weight of new worlds like please and yes.”

Quote by Ann Aguirre

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Ann Aguirre, born on August 27, 1970, is a renowned science fiction and fantasy author from the United States. Her works are known for their unique worldviews and rich imagination, which have won her a dedicated fan base. more

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