"Good morning, Ms. Quinn."361Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9Yzt5il1J3
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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.361Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡts5V11smEg
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"M-morning." I grumbled.361Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4CE75J6GwC
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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." 361Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡisatBTdVkh
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I stared at the nurse, confused. "Returns? She's coming back today?"361Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzVOo5flE9I
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"Yes, she has to work to finish up here for the hospital."361Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLTTe2kPjfb
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"She sure does." I mumbled lowly.361Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6l6zAcWVoH
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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."361Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXttAl5A5x3
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"Thank you, that'd be nice."361Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ89qvFOZaVH
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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.361Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5VuFjsCLip
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The contract laid on the table next to me. Sticking out like a sore thumb with the weight it held.361Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJieqyuBIb3
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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.361Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBnp7wujMsg
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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.361Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvujNLV93uI
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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.361Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡE5muGNNETV
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I still wasn't sure if this was actual reality or some weird sick nightmare.361Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjgki0EHA2T
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Josh being gone didn't feel possible. Why would he do something so idiotic?361Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHeo7184Tlf
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"You're so stupid, Josh." I whispered angrily. "You should be here so I can tell you that."361Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQt4OmXVpCs
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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.361Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOUV4Ud3H8f
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I stepped slowly in front of the mirror and reached out to wipe away the condensation.361Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1JYhvt46pF
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Brown, doe eyes...thick ginger hair...scatters of brown freckles...pale skin.361Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhyQWqYfPsF
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"Whew..." I breathed and grasped the counter. "Kept my face together."361Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpGRw5hsFHi
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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.361Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRLisa1wPxY
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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.361Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡR64cwFJZFV
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My fingers itched up towards the little heart locket resting on my neck.361Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡl2LfSwPTaI
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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."361Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡx4hjM427Rj
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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.361Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSyuMD3rUvJ
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Who would've known it was our last time together.361Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjzdAFzvTiT
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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.361Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡacT4nwhXH3
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I wasn't sure what I was feeling anymore. Numb? Shocked?361Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0f5KTO5uag
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I walked out back towards the bed, grabbing the scary contract on my way.361Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡS96YknuUP2
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This offer is extended to Ms. Roberta (Robbie) Quinn sister of Josh Quinn of Bend, Oregon.361Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1TW8q1bffe
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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. 361Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNQ4WnP2reu
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"Who do these people think they are?" I scoffed lowly.361Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdvpY4e3Drc
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- Roberta Quinn is to work on the family grounds after her 18th birthday361Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBSKEFj1F3k
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-Roberta Quinn is to finish all current education361Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6a847nIGsQ
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-Roberta Quinn is to resign from any and all active employment361Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdC1hFmn5AA
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-Roberta Quinn is to surrender any property (cars, houses, stocks) to the family361Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDm412LxZoZ
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-Roberta Quinn is to be escorted when leaving the grounds361Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4ujusRvFjq
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-Roberta Quinn is to report to Mr. and Mrs. Williams only when in the estate.361Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1GEPKl5jbC
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-Roberta Quinn is to not interrupt or speak to Mr. Wolfe unless requested. 361Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ68sclwKShE
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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."361Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqcoAr5625W
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"Not at all."361Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQUCu5XEKJs
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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.361Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7g8wP8GX2I
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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."361Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡy0YU5xlEmq
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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."361Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡU7oENW4kY4
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"So..."Angel begun and moved to sit next to me. "Any thoughts?"361Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJ4rV34XzK8
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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."361Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaCBtoW0olp
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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."361Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZSCpvnVPsd
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"Sure," I rolled my eyes. "Does he kill people or something?" I snort.361Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡag65ND7zaR
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She doesn't laugh. This chick really has no sense of humor.361Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyV5IG2FUFT
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"Shut up." I teased. "No he doesn't."361Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPQnAo8tMjy
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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."361Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiwWLcK2QER
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"H-he'd kill me? This is the man my brother was involved with?"361Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqYtFOqszXQ
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"Your brother wasn't just an acquaintance...he was sworn into this life with him." Angel responded.361Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBWc5EAkgOY
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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."361Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡl2prghJpHF
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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."361Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNOH3VuNBEM
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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?"361Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1cqLMCTOOB
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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."361Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdT0QsJlt6M
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"Well congratulations on the new job." 361Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzABGLZPJdQ
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Angel ignored me,"Let's get serious here, Robbie. This needs to be signed before 12pm."361Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUbGag8o1Qv
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"What happens after I sign it?" I challenged. "Where do I go?"361Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡraa03Eot9l
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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."361Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYnCetUg58G
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My mouth fell open, "I have to fucking move?"361Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAsku8McOUR
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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.361Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡg694hkHyfA
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I've known this chick less than 24 hours and she's already ripping me a new one.361Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5XfDkwdwel
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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."361Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwenfwtnQOl
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"What a better time to start. A whole new beginning...new friends, new school, new start."361Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGkdOaLEuHz
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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?"361Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOYAHAXpFgl
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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."361Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvxUUE6N4mc
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"How old is this guy? Fucking sixty or something?" I snorted. 361Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6dMBw7CytY
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What if it's a set up? Maybe this is Jagger's plan to finish the job.361Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfKlDbbv9VF
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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?"361Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAfdaLeMljA
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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.361Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjrQcqO7DqB
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Angel stared back, her blue eyes softening. "Let's be realistic here, what's holding you back from this?"361Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyaGWKYqLP8
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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."361Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxqMwAX04Am
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"He's professional about this, Robbie. Like I said, the chance of you seeing him around often is slim."361Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡE90cpYRtwd
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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?"361Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyqb2PPfjrE
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She nodded, smiling brightly. "I'll be keeping tabs frequently." 361Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKMXr7gGxVp
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"Alright...alright. Give me a damn pen."361Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZmvK2OlpWH
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