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And then, just at that moment, when I'm no longer sure if I'm dreaming or awake or walking some valley in between where everything you wish for comes true, I feel the flutter of his lips on mine.

Lauren Oliver

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Lauren Oliver
Age: 42
Born: 1982
Born: November 8
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