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Anelia laughed humourlessly and a little too loud to try and do away with the awkwardness the silence brought into the room. Silence that the two people in the room were equally responsible for. Brett because he was waiting a response from her or at least Anelia thought that he was. Anelia because she still had not responded to his, was it even a question?
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Anelia tried to gulp down the sense of unease that she could feel rising in her stomach. His eyes that were looking directly at her did not make it any easier for her to calm herself. Why was it suddenly so hot in the room?He simply stood there casually leaning against the row of books on his left, his gaze further making her uncomfortable. Dexter suddenly stood straight and much t
Cold Forty-two
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Cold Forty-three
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Cold Forty-four
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Cold Forty-seven
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