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Nobody else will ever be able to save me if I’m not fighting as hard as I can to save myself.

Claudia Gray

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Claudia Gray
Age: 54
Born: 1970
Born: June 12
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New York City
New York
Amy Vincent
Ever
Hard
Life
Save
Nobody
Fighting
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The only one taking a risk here is me, if I get too attached to you. It’s not risky for you, as long as you’re not confused either.” “I’m not.” “Of course you aren’t.” A small smile played on Balthazar’s lips.
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Lucas, I repeated. I know you can hear me. The guy I love is still in there. Come back to me. Once again longed for the release of tears. Death couldn't keep me from you. And it can't keep you from me, not if you don't let it.
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I went to him in the doorway and embraced him tightly. Thank you, I whispered. You've done so much for us, and we've done nothing for you. Don't say that. Vic's hands patted my back. You're my friends. Nothing else to it.
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Forget normal.” He grinned. “We’re going to be extraordinary.
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You’re going to tell me that last night shouldn’t have happened.” No. I’m glad it happened. For too long, I’ve been telling myself that I could spend all this time with yo and flirt with you and not have it mean anything. It does mean something. You mean something to me. But I’m not in love with you.
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