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Always Room for Waffles
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Meg LawrenceNo matter how hard she tried, Claire's past will come back to her. These vampires just won't leave her alone. Thank you for allowing me to tell this story. Don't forget to leave a thumbs up, comment, and share with your family and friends!
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