"Good morning, Ms. Quinn."379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSQR5vZIo8K
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I blinked rapidly as the curtains are so rudely drawn back again. Hot, blinding sun pours into my room once again.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUSrWIEsa1Z
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"M-morning." I grumbled.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwYafVJRqSV
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"Sorry about the rude awakening, Ms. Ramirez wanted to be sure you were up in time to eat and shower before she returns." 379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡchL600i3N8
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I stared at the nurse, confused. "Returns? She's coming back today?"379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ87n0ApfAMv
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"Yes, she has to work to finish up here for the hospital."379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8nS5SvbbEQ
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"She sure does." I mumbled lowly.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5LgtHIQhBd
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The nurse chirped up, "She brought you some clean clothes. You can shower and ready for the day, if you want to place your order with the kitchen staff I'll bring your food in about 30 minutes."379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWKXpNliMjf
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"Thank you, that'd be nice."379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfdXZjsmik1
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She gave me a small smile and jotted something down quickly before leaving me alone to find the strength to begin my day.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8rV65inXD8
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The contract laid on the table next to me. Sticking out like a sore thumb with the weight it held.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡB45stSiBer
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I had tried to read through the contract conditions last night but whatever pain medicine they had me on knocked me out fast.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOZh9y8PmuG
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I pushed off the bed and let my feet adjust to the floor. Little tingles shot up through my body as my weight adjusted clumsily.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡK6787NPDUR
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After I figured out how to walk again like a damn baby deer, I made my way to the shower and turned it on full blast.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdEXIxsTnHh
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I still wasn't sure if this was actual reality or some weird sick nightmare.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwOGI2MeJsn
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Josh being gone didn't feel possible. Why would he do something so idiotic?379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ92EWmbQwd0
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"You're so stupid, Josh." I whispered angrily. "You should be here so I can tell you that."379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBrzSbmLAI4
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Eventually, the hot water turned cold and I drug my depressed self from the shower and tugged a towel tightly around me.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡScA3CL3NEB
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I stepped slowly in front of the mirror and reached out to wipe away the condensation.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡA2QtBp3b70
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Brown, doe eyes...thick ginger hair...scatters of brown freckles...pale skin.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDlEVNXRQ8q
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"Whew..." I breathed and grasped the counter. "Kept my face together."379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTlJms5DLJj
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Growing up, everyone always commented on the similarities I shared with my mother. Same long, thick ginger hair and big brown doe eyes. Every feature was so identical and she was so beautiful.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡv9jaw35bsY
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When I got tired I'd spend hours counting her freckles scattered all over her cheeks or arms before falling asleep. I used to count the beautiful hues of orange and red in her hair as the sun danced on her locks.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ83nxIqofau
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My fingers itched up towards the little heart locket resting on my neck.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBfDGzPI1TG
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"I miss you so much..." I muttered as I fingered the clasp. "I promise...I'll do everything I can to make you all proud of me."379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWCrWFbtbxR
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I brought the heart to my mouth and kissed it softly. The little picture of the four of us inside on Christmas day felt so cheesy at the time.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFSacjqhtd0
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Who would've known it was our last time together.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLgpIZCkISx
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I hurried through the motions of combing out the tangles in my hair and tossing on the black tee and shorts Angel brought for me. Everything seemed to be moving in slow motion.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡG2toz8LR9L
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I wasn't sure what I was feeling anymore. Numb? Shocked?379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwLsQYQ2L3Y
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I walked out back towards the bed, grabbing the scary contract on my way.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDIcbApF1qv
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This offer is extended to Ms. Roberta (Robbie) Quinn sister of Josh Quinn of Bend, Oregon.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡc7QOejueOH
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Roberta Quinn, 17 years old, is set to be protected under the Wolfe organization for life. Upon accepting this offer, Roberta is to agree to all terms and conditions set by the family for life. 379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEewiCPwCD3
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"Who do these people think they are?" I scoffed lowly.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSK7zsYo8E9
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- Roberta Quinn is to work on the family grounds after her 18th birthday379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBZjgxwIvU8
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-Roberta Quinn is to finish all current education379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNJfsPAiVuu
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-Roberta Quinn is to resign from any and all active employment379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSrMmjvzc0N
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-Roberta Quinn is to surrender any property (cars, houses, stocks) to the family379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCWJO8yh3ES
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-Roberta Quinn is to be escorted when leaving the grounds379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlOG4zXquvO
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-Roberta Quinn is to report to Mr. and Mrs. Williams only when in the estate.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡowBP0AZXXD
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-Roberta Quinn is to not interrupt or speak to Mr. Wolfe unless requested. 379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUHnAjlJiMp
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I rolled my eyes and tossed the papers. "This guy has to be insane! They expect me to just sign away my life to some man I've never met."379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7f3uYwcxBG
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"Not at all."379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡT0kQm0j0aP
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I jumped as Angel's voice rang out through the room. She walked in and set her briefcase down on the chair. She was dressed in a tight blouse and jeans, still looking gorgeous as her blue eyes locked on me.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjgI4vuNJUU
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"Sorry for frightening you," She smiled softly and set the tray she was carrying down. "Pancakes, sausage, eggs, and a huge glass of chocolate milk. You have good taste in breakfast foods."379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5T6tUJlIZ5
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"Thank you,"I replied and felt my mouth water at the sight. "This has always been a go-to meal for me."379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3RKZpGunxk
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"So..."Angel begun and moved to sit next to me. "Any thoughts?"379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjT2ybB4Mdt
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I shrugged and shoved some egg into my mouth, "I don't know...all of it seems really weird and confusing. Plus, it doesn't seem to ever state what happens if I'm to break these terms or tell anyone of this contract."379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuxul3VxMPd
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"Robbie..."Angel sighed and raked her fingers through the ends of her ponytail. "I want to be very transparent with you. Mr. Wolfe is not a normal man. He is very successful and owns a lot of people and a lot of businesses. If you even get to meet him, I'll be very surprised. He's not just incredibly wealthy though, he's also extremely dangerous."379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡltsllvujb3
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"Sure," I rolled my eyes. "Does he kill people or something?" I snort.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCr3k8PYgeG
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She doesn't laugh. This chick really has no sense of humor.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡx6RAjKeqgU
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"Shut up." I teased. "No he doesn't."379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFDiCM1uBN6
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"Listen to me, Robbie. He has a lot of power and if you were to agree to his protection and care, you can not tell anyone about him. He will do anything he has to in order to protect his organization and his family."379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUfvjBtm7N4
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"H-he'd kill me? This is the man my brother was involved with?"379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfGRMFpZkt9
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"Your brother wasn't just an acquaintance...he was sworn into this life with him." Angel responded.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbEoa00QD1t
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"And if I don't agree to his terms...I can just go on about my life?" I asked her and sat my fork down. "I can just go on without the worry of someone shooting me in the head."379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFne2uzl6Cr
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Angel rolled her eyes," He's not going to just have a gun to your head. He's a professional and a business man. He's not going to threaten you unless you give him a reason, plus you are going to have some pretty scary men with you if you choose to ever leave his estate."379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡL1qdtjKO0b
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"How do YOU even know all of this?" I asked her, narrowing my eyes. "Did they suck you in as well?"379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgO8Wmab6pa
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She chuckled, "Not exactly, but we did agree upon a business agreement in the past three weeks while you were sleeping. I have a lot of skills and Mr. Wolfe thinks I would be a great business asset for him."379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNtvT0FZaEL
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"Well congratulations on the new job." 379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡptbQ4Psbdk
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Angel ignored me,"Let's get serious here, Robbie. This needs to be signed before 12pm."379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKdBgfyNQ9x
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"What happens after I sign it?" I challenged. "Where do I go?"379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡE1vtDjTgvc
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"Mr. Wolfe lives in Los Angeles, California. You'd be picked up this evening by Mr. Williams who works for the family directly and brought to the estate."379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuGPStExbA4
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My mouth fell open, "I have to fucking move?"379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡG92kIp9bxq
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"Do you really think your landlord is going to let you stay where you are now? What about your friends?" Sheglared at me.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDavb1C8xJe
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I've known this chick less than 24 hours and she's already ripping me a new one.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0JxhLVyvAT
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"I..I'm sure I can find someone." I lied and looked away. "It's weird to just leave my whole life here, especially when I'm set to graduate and I've never even been outside of Oregon."379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRy77uA5N4C
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"What a better time to start. A whole new beginning...new friends, new school, new start."379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8dtl3zFjjg
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"I have less than a month of school left, wouldn't that be pointless?" I groaned and pushed the tray from me. "Can't I just do online or something?"379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVzQTZlAri0
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"Per the contract he would prefer you attend a private school nearby so you can have the graduation experience he wants you to have."379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6tadcZcRMn
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"How old is this guy? Fucking sixty or something?" I snorted. 379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiGFBQ4MvYs
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What if it's a set up? Maybe this is Jagger's plan to finish the job.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlT1AgZiCAU
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"He's twenty five, Robbie." Angel shook her head and reached for the contract. "What other questions do you have about this?"379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQZCdrChh0C
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"Here's what I know...Wolfe is dangerous, can't tell anyone or I'll die, I have til 12pm to decide, and I have to uproot everything from here." I listed off for her.379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwlkx4V8fKt
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Angel stared back, her blue eyes softening. "Let's be realistic here, what's holding you back from this?"379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZzGf2RZ61Z
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"I don't know him," I shrug and push further back into the hospital bed. "If I don't go, I'm left to try to survive alone. If I do go, I'm basically giving my entire life up to some man."379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡE7AHo4kBLZ
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"He's professional about this, Robbie. Like I said, the chance of you seeing him around often is slim."379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTMmU6FJQAq
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"I suppose I don't have many options," I sighed and glance at the papers in her hands. "Will I still be in touch with you?"379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjbAxs6BT0h
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She nodded, smiling brightly. "I'll be keeping tabs frequently." 379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLJrq0WkVqB
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"Alright...alright. Give me a damn pen."379Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSy3SkQsoKd
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