"Good morning, Ms. Quinn."440Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFssM38sJkx
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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.440Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyv0by4Z3GC
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"M-morning." I grumbled.440Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeIzGrC8DDV
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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." 440Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoQYUr6ounK
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I stared at the nurse, confused. "Returns? She's coming back today?"440Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3AxMziu6s1
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"Yes, she has to work to finish up here for the hospital."440Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIfJEpoZftf
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"She sure does." I mumbled lowly.440Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3GLsrxJGl8
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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."440Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmPyzoeq1o0
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"Thank you, that'd be nice."440Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbKIwJ0yEDX
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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.440Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGWn8lybifG
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The contract laid on the table next to me. Sticking out like a sore thumb with the weight it held.440Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡocyZk5CFMj
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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.440Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwCh1EV5lqS
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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.440Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡr5Cy3jyrI5
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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.440Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrJtavYCAcV
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I still wasn't sure if this was actual reality or some weird sick nightmare.440Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfvm7e38u48
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Josh being gone didn't feel possible. Why would he do something so idiotic?440Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRJvpngskXh
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"You're so stupid, Josh." I whispered angrily. "You should be here so I can tell you that."440Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ47Z12D2KZx
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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.440Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaILo2hZzOF
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I stepped slowly in front of the mirror and reached out to wipe away the condensation.440Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡevfra6oZfT
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Brown, doe eyes...thick ginger hair...scatters of brown freckles...pale skin.440Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrLMQ4XeTde
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"Whew..." I breathed and grasped the counter. "Kept my face together."440Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡurpT4EjJA1
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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.440Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMhV99KpemV
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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.440Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSJid4Gujyn
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My fingers itched up towards the little heart locket resting on my neck.440Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmb7JN04v3A
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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."440Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvB5iBIKSec
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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.440Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuEgYWZ7W1J
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Who would've known it was our last time together.440Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgc4Kg7PvQF
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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.440Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6lcznkI4PX
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I wasn't sure what I was feeling anymore. Numb? Shocked?440Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbIX7nrs0mv
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I walked out back towards the bed, grabbing the scary contract on my way.440Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDdIFpw8B3Y
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This offer is extended to Ms. Roberta (Robbie) Quinn sister of Josh Quinn of Bend, Oregon.440Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfybIzXX4EM
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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. 440Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡT7yAU5SDYk
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"Who do these people think they are?" I scoffed lowly.440Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡG5WetfhITY
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- Roberta Quinn is to work on the family grounds after her 18th birthday440Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoP90j9Tjnt
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-Roberta Quinn is to finish all current education440Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ264gH5isY1
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-Roberta Quinn is to resign from any and all active employment440Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTCO8Yjs5h6
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-Roberta Quinn is to surrender any property (cars, houses, stocks) to the family440Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRZWfE1cpsR
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-Roberta Quinn is to be escorted when leaving the grounds440Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvfHC2kGnaz
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-Roberta Quinn is to report to Mr. and Mrs. Williams only when in the estate.440Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡa2jsiP0WbU
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-Roberta Quinn is to not interrupt or speak to Mr. Wolfe unless requested. 440Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOPwkj4EGMM
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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."440Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2kStycHVR4
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"Not at all."440Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡb0P2CG1EZ0
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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.440Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsQxmXPA0GO
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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."440Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaHiRrwEUns
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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."440Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡO0rCSnI03C
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"So..."Angel begun and moved to sit next to me. "Any thoughts?"440Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpcBB3uQLOW
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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."440Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYOuJuSZAOP
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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."440Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxYLW0AVO7I
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"Sure," I rolled my eyes. "Does he kill people or something?" I snort.440Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMbxl6hcLEV
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She doesn't laugh. This chick really has no sense of humor.440Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsivR34MCTx
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"Shut up." I teased. "No he doesn't."440Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXDY8wlIpzz
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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."440Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrrHxTqJ9bg
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"H-he'd kill me? This is the man my brother was involved with?"440Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPyCgkhioSd
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"Your brother wasn't just an acquaintance...he was sworn into this life with him." Angel responded.440Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqWnIE4BnCe
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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."440Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgO2nB2QFLi
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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."440Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡA7xGw4oStg
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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?"440Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0nCO1zhc7v
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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."440Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡReucZF4vJ6
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"Well congratulations on the new job." 440Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWNI2OkHoad
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Angel ignored me,"Let's get serious here, Robbie. This needs to be signed before 12pm."440Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8fdjT16Fjn
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"What happens after I sign it?" I challenged. "Where do I go?"440Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqWewGrDhdC
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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."440Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFSA19r9tQZ
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My mouth fell open, "I have to fucking move?"440Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡex4prEY1x2
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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.440Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIzR25bRCcJ
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I've known this chick less than 24 hours and she's already ripping me a new one.440Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡardjfWvE8x
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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."440Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOX3lQ89UMR
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"What a better time to start. A whole new beginning...new friends, new school, new start."440Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPCMSJnhpVG
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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?"440Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtnFgNxFLNd
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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."440Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfxHKRzLzPn
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"How old is this guy? Fucking sixty or something?" I snorted. 440Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8lsmBmGAIE
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What if it's a set up? Maybe this is Jagger's plan to finish the job.440Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡO48QBELxJN
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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?"440Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ39m5vo6ke2
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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.440Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDylro5n2FR
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Angel stared back, her blue eyes softening. "Let's be realistic here, what's holding you back from this?"440Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3BVntqJQip
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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."440Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTTUIq2GgRs
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"He's professional about this, Robbie. Like I said, the chance of you seeing him around often is slim."440Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhC75bEpsp5
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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?"440Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKu5q4xzjcq
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She nodded, smiling brightly. "I'll be keeping tabs frequently." 440Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTItuW4S4yW
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"Alright...alright. Give me a damn pen."440Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPFdQGGRCEo
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