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“That was one thing they never told you about being a master—that sometimes teaching a hard lesson hurt more than learning it.”

Quote by Claudia Gray

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Claudia Gray
Claudia Gray

Claudia Gray is an American science fiction author born on June 12, 1970. Her works are known for their rich imagination and profound emotional depth, which have won her a dedicated fan base. more

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