Chapter\u00a0597<\/p>\n
Gavin\u2019s\u00a0POV<\/p>\n
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this\u00a0time\u00a0she\u00a0had\u00a0been\u00a0here?<\/p>\n
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I\u00a0would\u00a0be\u00a0lying\u00a0if\u00a0I\u00a0said\u00a0it\u00a0didn\u2019t\u00a0hurt.<\/p>\n
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+25\u00a0Bonus<\/p>\n
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Sara is a daring romance writer who turns icy landscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of Iceland\u2019s breathtaking cold.<\/p>\n
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