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    A marriage of pragmatism between two widowed souls, both well-acquainted with silence and grief. Alexandria has spent two years unlearning the reach for a hand no longer there. Maekar has spent several more living in rooms that no longer hold the warmth he forgot to be grateful for. Neither arrives expecting more than a manageable arrangement — what they find instead is someone who does not require softening.

    — I was told you are a difficult man.
    — You were told correctly.
    — I have been told I am a difficult woman.
    — I was counting on it.

    Language:
    English
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