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The Darkest Minds tend to hide behind the most unlikely faces.
Alexandra Bracken
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Alexandra Bracken
Age: 37
Born: 1987
Born: February 27
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So help me God,” I said slowly, clearly, when Cate looked up at me. “If you go back on your word, I will tear you apart. And I won’t stop, not ever, until I’ve destroyed your life and the lives of every single person in this organization. Believe me, you may not always keep your promises, but I do.
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Nope, he whispered, when I tried to tug it away. Mine now.
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Owain crossed his arms over his chest. I've gone straight. Only good, clean jobs for me now. So, in other words, North said, you're living in poverty?
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I'm trying to feel sorry for you, really I am,North said.If you wait just a moment I'm sure the tears will come.
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We want you. We wanted you yesterday, we want you today and we'll want you tomorrow. There's nothing you could do to change that.
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Ruby, I lied before. I would have run. —CG
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