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His fingers slide into my hair, and I hold on to his arms to stay steady as we press together like two blades at a stalemate. He is stronger than anyone I know, and warmer than anyone else realizes he is a secret that I have kept, and will keep for the rest of my life.

Veronica Roth

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Veronica Roth
Age: 36
Born: 1988
Born: August 19
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