Against the rules
Ava Sinclair has one ruleâstay away from jocks. Theyâre arrogant, theyâre reckless, and theyâre nothing but distractions. As Westbridge Universityâs top student, she has a strict schedule of study sessions, internships, and zero tolerance for football players, especially Logan Carter.
Logan, on the other hand, thrives on breaking rules. When his teammates make a bet date the nerdy girl whoâs never fallen for a jock he takes it as a challenge. After all, no one resists Logan Carter.
The only problem? Ava is practically allergic to him.
Every time he flirts, she shuts him down. Every time he âaccidentallyâ shows up where sheâs studying, she finds another spot. But Logan isnât one to back down, so he ups his game:
â Surprise coffee deliveries? Check.
â Crashing her study group with ridiculous questions? Absolutely.
â Secretly stealing her notes to force her into tutoring him? Maybe not his best idea...
But somewhere between the chaos, the teasing, and the forced proximity (thanks to Ava's dorm mix-up that makes them neighbors), Logan starts falling for the very girl he was supposed to play.
When Ava discovers the bet, will Logan be able to prove that this game stopped being a game a long time ago? Or will she show him that, for the first time, Logan Carter has met his match?
stay tuned đ
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Chapter: Prologue: One Year LaterAvaâs POVOne year.It had been exactly one year since I walked down that aisle in a dress that shimmered like moonlight, my heart pounding so hard I was afraid it might leap from my chest. One year since I saw Logan standing at the end of the aisle, eyes glassy, hands trembling, his entire being radiating a love so powerful I felt it before he even spoke his vows.One year since we said, "I do."And nowI stood barefoot in the center of our kitchen, staring at a stick that would change our lives forever.Positive.Two pink lines. Bold. Unmistakable. Pregnant.I gripped the edge of the marble counter as a wave of disbelief washed over me, followed by an even stronger tide of joy, fear, excitement, and awe. My breath came out in short, shaky bursts as my eyes blurred with sudden, hot tears.I was going to be a mom.It wasnât planned. Not exactly. Logan and I had talked about children in that dreamy, far-off kind of way couples do in their early days of marriage, usually late at night,
Last Updated: 2025-05-30
Chapter: For Always and ForeverAva's POVThe morning of the day of our wedding, I woke to sunlight spilling through gauzy curtains and the sound of birds outside the window. For a second, I just lay there, suspended in between dreaming and waking. Then I felt the flutter of nerves, the press of something beautiful and terrifying all at once.Today was the day.I sat up slowly, my heart already racing, and stared at the white garment bag hanging near the closet. It swayed slightly, catching the light, the lacy hem peeking out like a secret whisper."Youâre up early," Charlotte said from behind me, entering the room with a mug of coffee.I turned and smiled. "Couldnât sleep. I kept dreaming about tripping down the aisle or forgetting my vows."She handed me the mug and sat on the bed. "Youâve got this. And if you fall, just make it a dance move."I laughed, the sound shaking out some of the tension in my chest.Tristan appeared a few minutes later, holding a curling iron in one hand and a bag of bobby pins in the ot
Last Updated: 2025-05-30
Chapter: Engaged to YouAvaâs POVI kept staring at my hand like it belonged to someone else.The diamond sparkled under the soft morning light filtering through Logan's bedroom window, catching on every glint of sunshine as if it were winking at me,teasing me about how impossible it all felt. I turned my hand side to side, the ring glimmering with each movement, delicate and perfect. And real.I was engaged.To Logan.To Logan Carter, the same man who disappeared from my life two years ago without a word, the same man who shattered me, only to come back and stitch the pieces back together slowly, patiently, and lovingly.And now, he was mine. Officially. Eternally.I pressed the heel of my hand to my lips, trying to keep in the giddy giggle threatening to escape. It felt surreal. Like I was floating in a dream with no gravity, no anchor, no reason to come down. I hadn't stopped smiling since last night, not through the dinner, the dancing, the yacht drifting beneath a galaxy of stars. Not even now, hours l
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Chapter: Midnight Surprise Avaâs POVWaking up in Loganâs bed felt like floating. The silken sheets tangled around my legs, the soft scent of his cologne still clinging to the pillow beside me. My body is still with the memory of last night,every touch, every whispered word, every look. The way weâd clung to each other like the world could fall apart again and we refused to let it.But now the bed was empty.Sunlight already streamed through the large windows of his penthouse, washing the room in golden light. I stretched my body yawning,and rolled over.âLogan?âNo answer.My hand reached out, expecting to find his warmth, but the sheets were cold. I sat up, the flush of concern rising in my chest. He wouldn't just leave. Not after last night. Not again.I checked the bathroom first,it was empty. The robe he had worn earlier hung limply on a hook. There was no sign of him in the kitchen, no coffee brewing, no phone or note. The penthouse, for all its luxury, felt too silent.Panic flickered in my stomach.I
Last Updated: 2025-05-30
Chapter: Dinner Under the StarsAvaâs POVI stood in front of my apartment mirror, adjusting the strap of my dress for the fifth time. It was navy blue, off-shoulder, and clung just right elegant but not too much. I wanted to look beautiful, not overdone. Comfortable, not careless.I didnât want to look like I was trying too hard. But tonight wasnât just any dinner. It was a new beginning. A chance to reclaim something precious. A second first date.When the doorbell rang, my heart fluttered. I took a deep breath before opening it and there he was.Logan.He stood there in a navy blazer over a crisp white shirt, holding a small bouquet of red roses. Not something grandâŚjust perfect.âYou lookâŚâ His voice trailed off, and he let out a soft laugh, rubbing the back of his neck. âI forgot how to talk for a second.âI smiled, my stomach flipping in the best way. âYou clean up pretty well yourself.ââThese are for you,â he said, extending the bouquet toward me.I accepted them, bringing the roses close and inhaling their
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Chapter: The Way Back to YouAvaâs POVHis smile was broken, but at that moment, it was the most beautiful thing Iâd ever seen. I didnât wait for words. I kissed him again harder this time like I could press every apology, every ache, and every lost second into that one moment.Logan gripped my waist as if Iâd vanish again, lifting me slightly to bring me closer. The desk creaked behind me, and somewhere in the back of my mind, I knew this wasnât the place not for this, not for us. But my body didnât care. Neither did my heart.Two years of silence. Of aching.Of loving someone in absence.Now he was here. And so was I. No lies. No walls. Just skin and soul.His hands slipped beneath my shirt, fingers trailing my sides like he was memorizing every inch, rediscovering the girl he had left behind.I wasnât that girl anymore. And he wasnât the same boy. But somehow⌠we still fit.I gasped into his mouth as he peeled the fabric over my head, tossing it aside without looking. His mouth found my neck, his stubble gr
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Chapter: Where are you? Elenaâs POVâIâm picking you up in ten minutes, Elena. No excuses,â Lexiâs voice buzzed through the phone speaker, sharp and playful.I glanced toward the tall window of the mansion. The pale morning light filtered through silk curtains. My thoughts lingered on Silas how heâd left last night without offering more than a few vague words and a glance that felt like a goodbye.I hadnât seen him since the kiss.I didnât regret it. But the way he pulled away after it haunted me,but at least he didn't look disgusted.Still, Lexi wouldnât let me rest.âAlright,â I said softly, pulling my jacket over my shoulders. â Give me ten minutes .âTen minutes turned to eight when Lexiâs car pulled into the long gravel path with a speed that made Miss Claire flinch from the porch. I waved apologetically as I jogged out, the cool air biting my cheeks.Lexi leaned out of the driverâs seat window, her platinum hair pulled into a messy bun, sunglasses too big for her face. âYou look like someone just broke
Last Updated: 2025-06-20
Chapter: The Vampire CastleSilasâs POVThe wind howled through the trees, sharp and cold as it cut against my skin. I stood at the edge of the forest, staring at the tall, dark shape of the castle in the distance.It stood hidden deep in the Carpathian Mountains, far away from any human city or road. Mortals didnât even know this place existed. And even if they did, most would never dare to step near it. But this castle wasnât new to me.I had shed my blood on those stone floors,I had broken bones fighting in its cold courtyard. And within those high, ancient walls, I had learned what it meant to kill.What it meant to survive!I took a slow step forward, my boots crunching on the frozen gravel,ice covered the path. The tall black gates in front of me swung open before I could even reach them. the one inside already knew I had arrived.He always knew.The heavy door creaked open as I stepped into the grand hall. Shadows hung in the air like smoke. Dust didnât settle here and time didnât seem to touch this pl
Last Updated: 2025-06-19
Chapter: Know you better Elenaâs POVThe mansion was too quiet.I wandered from room to room, barefooted, the hem of my long sweater brushing my thighs as I clutched a cup of lukewarm tea Iâd forgotten to drink. I hadnât seen Silas since our kitchen conversation. And now, he was gone again.âSilas?â I called softly.Nothing.The shadows seemed deeper tonight more haunting. The wind outside howled against the windows, like it was warning me of something. I paused by the main hallway and noticed a door I hadnât seen before. It was large, old, made of dark wood and marked with a faint symbol that looked like it had been carved .Something about it pulled me in I reached for the handleââElena.âI froze that voice,that cold, controlled voice that somehow still made my chest flutter.I turned around slowly and found Silas standing behind me, half in the shadows, dressed in black like always. His face was unreadable. Only his eyes held intensity emotions that made my heart stutter.âDonât ever try to open that
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Chapter: Vulnerability Elenaâs POVThe old grandfather clock in the mansion hallway struck midnight. A deep, echoing sound that made the silence in the mansion feel heavier than usual.I hadn't been able to sleep.Not since that woman and man Lilith and Lucario came and vanished into Silasâs room like they owned it. Their presence had set my nerves on fire.And Silas? He hadnât spoken to me since last night. No teasing remarks,no faint smiles,not even a glance.I found myself pacing the hallway outside my room like a ghost, waiting for something to happen⌠until I heard the sound of water running in the kitchen.I followed it,I don't know why I did that but maybe it was the need of seeing Silas again.There, in the dim light of the kitchen, Silas stood at the sink, he was shirtless, washing his hands. His back muscles moved with an unnatural grace, and for a second, I forgot every reason I was mad at him.He looked tired,paler than usual and worn.I stepped in quietly, but he noticed me right away. He alw
Last Updated: 2025-06-18
Chapter: Lilith and Lucario Silas's POVI sat at the edge of the bed, one hand gripping the armrest, the other clenched into a fist so tight my nails had sliced through skin. The pain had grounded me but barely.Every nerve in my body burned. My throat was like swallowing a pit of fire. I hadn't fed in over two weeks far beyond what was safe, even for me. And last night⌠I had nearly lost control.Elena.I could still taste her on my tongue. Sweet. Innocent,warm. Like sunlight after centuries of darkness.I hated myself for it.She didnât even realize what I was,what I truly was. And yet she trusted me enough to sneak into my room, to check on me like I was human. That trust burned worse than the thirst ever could.I sat there lost in my thoughts trying to ignore the burning feeling of hunger in my body when the door opened without permission.Only two people dared do that.âSilas,â came the voice that was cold and very familiar.I didnât have to look up,I knew the scent of jasmine, old paper, and death any
Last Updated: 2025-06-17
Chapter: "What is he hiding? " ⣠Elenaâs POV⣠I slammed the door behind me, my chest heaving,my heart rattling like a trapped bird in my ribcage. Silasâs voice still echoed in my ears , his voice was low, rough, and sharp with warning. It hadnât just been anger,it was pain. Something had been breaking behind those cold, glacial eyes. I leaned against the hallway wall, trying to make sense of what just happened. He had flipped me to the bed. He had looked at me like⌠like he wanted me. No, hungered for me. But then he stopped,He backed away as if my very presence could kill him. The image of him slumped by the window burned into my mind. Sweat glistening on his temple, his shirt clinging to his body like second skin, his harsh and erratic breathing. Iâd never seen Silas like that. The Silas I knew or I thought I knew was sharp, composed, untouchable. This Silas looked like a man at war with himself. I pressed my fingers to my neck. There was nothing there. No bite,no mark. But something about his closenes
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Chapter: Chapter 43Sera PovI waited until the dorm was a silent, no footsteps in the hall or muffled laughter from the common room. I counted to three hundred after the last door clicked shut. Then I slipped out of the room with the towel slung over my shoulder as the chest binder already itching under my hoodie. The straps had been digging into my ribs all day and every breath was a reminder that I was living half a life.When I entered in the bathroom I locked the main door behind me with a click. I peeled off my clothes fingers trembling as they worked the binderâs hooks. When it finally gave, I exhaled freely for the first time in hours.Cool air kissed my skin. My breasts were small but still visible. They ached from the compression. I rolled my shoulders, let my head fall back, and stepped under the spray.For one minute, I wasnât Seth. I was just me. Sera, tired, terrified, and finally free of the lie for sixty seconds.I shouldâve known the peace wouldnât last long when I heard the lock I
Last Updated: 2025-11-15
Chapter: Chapter 42Sera POVI pressed my forehead harder against the door, the cheap wood cool against my skin, like it could soak up the panic that was invading my mind. Inside, Kaelâs pacing had stopped it was silence now. Heavy, waiting silence that felt worse than the stomping or screaming.My hand hovered over the knob. One twist and I would be face to face with the guy I spent weeks pretending wasnât existing. One twist and I will have to look at him after the hallway incidentâafter the way his eyes had stripped me bare without even touching me.I couldnât do this.The phone in my pocket was a enough reason to make me talk with Kael to prevent things from going too far. Julietteâs photo. Her threat.Back off, Seth. Or this goes everywhere.If I walked in there and told him, he will surely lose it and If I don't, she is gonna send it anyway. Either way, the fuse was lit.I sucked in a breath surpressing my fear, then pushed the door open. Kael was sitting on the edge of his bed with elbows on hi
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Chapter: Chapter 41Sera PovI couldnât breathe. Not since Kael had me pinned against the wall, his hand beside my head like a cage I didnât want to escape from. His voice was low, broken, and desperate that still echoed in my ears and haunted my mind.Why him? Why Luca?I pressed my back harder against the cool plaster of the hallway wall long after he stormed off, as if the wall could help me. My pulse was beating frantically like a drum in my throat, my wrists. My skin still burned where his fingers had brushed mine.River stood a few feet away, with his arms crossed, watching me like I was a bomb about to go off.âYou okay?â he asked, his voice softer now.I opened my mouth, but nothing came out. I wasnât okay; I was wrecked.Kael looked at me like I was the only thing in the world, like I was hisâlike I had betrayed him by existing near anyone else, and the worst part that made me want to scream was that I liked it. His possessiveness,the heat in his eyes. The way his voice cracked when he said my
Last Updated: 2025-11-05
Chapter: Chapter 40Kael povI shouldnât be feeling this way.And yet⌠I couldnât stop it.Seth. That boy; my roommate, the one I told myself I could ignore, the one I insisted didnât was the one I kept thinking about all the damn time. He was⌠infuriating charming in ways I didnât understand. Always flustered, always scrunching his face in a way that made my chest tighten without warning. And the worst part? I didnât even know why I cared so much.I knew I was straight. Iâd always known. Girls didnât make me feel like this and yet, Sethâs smile, his subtle confidence, the way he leaned over his books, pretending to study but somehow catching my gaze made me want things I shouldnât want.The amount of jealousy I felt every time Luca lingered too close, or even glanced at him with that sly smirk, something inside me burned. I hated it. Hated it, hated it, hated it.I caught myself wanting toâno, needing toâassert my claim, show the world that Seth wasnât just anyone. He was mine. I should be the one teas
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Chapter: Chapter 39 Sera POVâHey, Seth⌠did you see that?â Lucaâs voice cut through the chatter of the cafeteria, close enough that I could feel the warmth of his presence.I looked up from my tray, forcing a neutral smile. âUh⌠what?âHe leaned casually on the edge of the table, eyes sparkling with mischief. âNothing. Justâ wondering why Kael keeps glaring at us.âI froze mid-bite. My heart thudded painfully against my ribs. Kael glaring⌠at us? At me? I swallowed hard and shook my head, trying to focus on my lunch. âI⌠donât know.âI knew why he kept glaring at us. After what happened last night,I bet he was still furious about my actions.Luca smirked, clearly not buying it, but he didnât press further. Still, his presence was impossible to ignore. He always had this way of closing in without making it feel like he was, until suddenly you were painfully aware of him being near.I looked down, trying to concentrate on my fork, but my mind was elsewhere. Kaelâs absence. The way he hadnât spoken to me
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Chapter: Chapter 38Chapter 38 Sera POVI couldnât breathe my chest felt tight, my stomach kept twisting uncomfortably with every thought about how Juliette came to know about my secretâWhat if⌠what if she tells everyone?â I whispered, pressing my trembling hands to my face. My voice was barely audible and my knees were drawn up to my chest, the blanket bunched in my shaking hands. âWhat if Kael hates me⌠what if...âI didnât even finish the thought. The memory of Julietteâs smirk flashed behind my eyes. The way she had held my things,pads, tampons were the complete proof of my secret. Proof that I wasnât the boy everyone believed me to be. A proof that could ruin everything I had fought for since stepping foot in Virelade Academy.Alexanderâs warning to Juliette was supposed to make me feel safe. I should have felt relief but I didnât. My hands shook more violently now, and I clutched the blanket tighter, imagining Juliette standing there, holding it all over again, trying to humiliate me.I curled m
Last Updated: 2025-10-12
TANGLED WITH MY MAFIA STEPBROTHER
Riley thought her motherâs new marriage would bring stability. Instead, it led her straight into danger.
Her new stepbrother, Noah, is everything she should fear. He is tattooed, ruthless, involved with the mafia, and dangerous in ways she canât resist. His grey eyes promise destruction.
But Noah isnât the only threat in the mansion. David, her motherâs husband and Noahâs guardian, is the most ruthless mafia boss of all. He married for one reason: revenge. And Riley is the perfect pawn.
Now, trapped between a stepfather who wants to ruin her and a stepbrother who will kill to keep her, Rileyâs heart is caught in a fight of loyalty, and forbidden desire.
Heâs her salvation. Heâs her stepbrother. Loving him might cost her life.
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âLook at your phone, princess. You see the black Jeep across the street? Iâm in it. Youâve got thirty seconds to walk out on your own, or Im going come in and carry you out over my shoulder in front of every single one of your little friends. And Ethan gets to learn what happens when he puts his mouth where it doesnât belong. Clockâs ticking.â
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Chapter: Chapter 24 : Family BusinessRiley POVAfter the library session wrapped up, Lila and Ethan were the first to pack up, saying they had a group project to finish. I lingered a little longer, gathering my notes, my mind already racing ahead to getting homeâto Noah, to whatever charged silence or heated glance waited for me there. I slung my bag over my shoulder and stepped out into the late afternoon light, pulling out my phone to text him that I was on my way.Thatâs when the man appeared.He was leaning against a sleek black sedan parked at the curb, tall and broad-shouldered in a dark suit that looked too expensive for campus. His hair was neatly styled, his posture relaxed, but something about the way he watched the entrance made my steps slow.When he saw me, he straightened and offered a polite smile.âRiley?âI stopped a few feet away, my hand tightening on my bag strap.âYes?âHe stepped closer, hands visible in non-threatening move.âIâm Matteo. Davidâs brother. He asked me to come pick you up saying the
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Chapter: Chapter 23: Matteo ValentiNoah POVThe house felt too damn quiet when I walked in, like it knew I was carrying a storm I hadnât shaken off yet. David was nowhere in sightâprobably locked in his study, plotting whatever came next in that cold head of his. I dropped my bag by the door, still tasting the rage from the library feed, still seeing Ethanâs hand on her knee like it was burned into my eyelids. I was halfway up the stairs, towel still damp around my waist from the shower I barely finished, when my phone rang. I snatched it up without checking the screen, already braced for whatever fresh hell this day had left for me.âBoss, itâs the campus guy,â the voice said. âSomethingâs happening. I⌠I think Rileyâs in trouble.ââWhat do you mean?â My towel was still around my waist, hair wet, and already my heart started racing furiously against my ribs. "What the fuck do you mean that Riley is in danger?!" âThereâs a guy in black⌠I saw him. He⌠he took Riley. He got her into his car. I⌠I donât know what he
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Chapter: Chapter 22: WarehouseNoah POVIâm in the warehouse office when i see the feed comes through. The place smells like gun powder and old concrete, a scent that has been soaked into my skin over the years, reminding me of how many nights I spent counting cash or cleaning up messes that canât be undone. Jax and Marco are out in the main hall, their voices murmuring as they sort through crates from last nightâs drop with occasional laughter breaking the monotony. Iâm supposed to be checking the numbers, making sure nothingâs short and keeping everything running smooth for David.But Iâm not.One of my guys on campus security still owes me from that debt I cleared for him two years ago. Nothing major though just access to a couple of library cameras. I told him it was for Rileyâs safety, that with David watching my every move these days, I needed my eyes on her every time when I couldnât be there myself.That was a lie. It was just an excuse.I needed to see her.The screen flickers and then loads, revealing
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Chapter: Chapter 21: "Soon"Riley POVComing back to university again feels like a different planet after the last few days. Everything is noisy in that quiet way like pages turning, laptops clicking and people whispering. Iâm supposed to be focusing on my statistics notes as I'm way below average grade, but every time I try, I still feel Noah's fingers between my legs.Lila slides into the seat across from me, dumping her bag with a sigh.âYou look like you got hit by a truck. In a sexy way of course.âI groan, dropping my head to the table.âPlease donât ask.âEthan arrives a minute later, carrying three coffees. He sets one in front of me and drops into the chair right beside me. He sits so close to me that his thigh brushes mine under the table as he leans in to see my notes.âYou missed the review session yesterday,â he says, his voice soft and concerned. âI saved you my notes. Here, lookââHe angles his laptop toward me, his arm draping at the back of my chair. His fingers toying with a strand of my hair
Last Updated: 2025-12-18
Chapter: Chapter 20: Already Lost Noah POVI lasted exactly thirty seconds after the door shut.Thirty seconds of staring at her in the middle of my room, with notebook clutched to her chest like a shield, eyes wide with defiance and that lingering hurt from how I left her last time.Thirty seconds before I broke.Every time I imagine what it would feel like to stop holding back and then remember exactly why I have to.She doesnât know how many times Iâve stood right here, staring at the door, convincing myself that wanting her is the same as endangering her.That if David were to find out about this then none of us will be able to survive his wrath.And wanting her has never been the problem.I wanted her since the first day I saw her and no, not at the frat party. I saw Riley way before when David ordered me to look after her in shadows. she was with her best friend at a fairâShe was and still is the most beautiful girl I've ever seen. Drowning everything out, I kiss her until sheâs gasping, back pressed to the wal
Last Updated: 2025-12-17
Chapter: Chapter 19: Closer is not enough Riley POVI practically run down the hallway, my notebook clutched to my chest like a shield.My heart is still hammering so hard I can feel it in my throat, and everywhere.Noahâs words keep repeating in my head.âBecause if I stayed, I wouldâve ruined you completely.âAnd then my stupid, reckless response âMaybe I wanted that.âHow stupid I can get?! I canât believe I said it out loud. Iâve never been that bold in my life not with anyone.But with him, itâs like every filter I have just dissolves like my mouth decides to betray me the second he looks at me with those dark, guarded eyes.I reach the kitchen and force myself to slow down, sucking in a deep breath before I step inside.Momâs already at the counter, setting out sandwiches and salad while David is already at the table, scrolling on his phone, looking relaxed in a way that somehow makes the room feel smaller.âHey, sweetie,â Mom says, smiling over her shoulder. âHowâs the studying going?ââGood,â I lie, sliding into a ch
Last Updated: 2025-12-16
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