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Maxilan, darling. Locke raised one eyebrow and smiled. I knew you were driven, but I had no idea you could smoulder. Come, take me now! Jean won't mind he'll avert his eyes like a gentleman.
Scott Lynch
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Scott Lynch
Age: 46
Born: 1978
Born: April 2
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