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“How was I to know? ... You didn't say anything.""I said lots of things," he corrected gently. "You just didn't hear them.”

Quote by Melissa Marr

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Melissa Marr, born on July 25, 1972, is an American author known for her works in fantasy and young adult literature. more

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