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I didn't want to understand. bert had been thrilled that the police wanted to put me on retainer. he told me i would gain valuable experience working with the police. all i had gained so far was a wider variety of nightmares.
-Laurell K. Hamilton
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I Didn't Want To Understand. Bert Had

Laurell K. Hamilton
I didn't want to understand. bert had been thrilled that the police wanted to put me on retainer. he told me i would gain valuable experience working with the police. all i had gained so far was a wider variety of nightmares.
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