"Good morning, Ms. Quinn."401Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSZAU5Et6vU
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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.401Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3dc5J18aGC
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"M-morning." I grumbled.401Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡREecMflhzx
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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." 401Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsF30p3OrLO
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I stared at the nurse, confused. "Returns? She's coming back today?"401Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6Hpzl1wPZG
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"Yes, she has to work to finish up here for the hospital."401Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡanFjeQAJUu
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"She sure does." I mumbled lowly.401Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡS5uJBhUOSs
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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."401Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvR6AwDvjUh
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"Thank you, that'd be nice."401Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡy8fK9drMzg
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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.401Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡezbRyPzoch
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The contract laid on the table next to me. Sticking out like a sore thumb with the weight it held.401Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOWz9FVo68v
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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.401Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuA2bJgxY27
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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.401Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWkCZbPCSv5
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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.401Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSimIIDKUEf
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I still wasn't sure if this was actual reality or some weird sick nightmare.401Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLf8j5lpEWF
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Josh being gone didn't feel possible. Why would he do something so idiotic?401Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUOVeh1IZIb
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"You're so stupid, Josh." I whispered angrily. "You should be here so I can tell you that."401Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡseoJJkJA88
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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.401Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhhAgEEN199
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I stepped slowly in front of the mirror and reached out to wipe away the condensation.401Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoq3w16APTK
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Brown, doe eyes...thick ginger hair...scatters of brown freckles...pale skin.401Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyn3zyGhTa1
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"Whew..." I breathed and grasped the counter. "Kept my face together."401Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUWP5vZyhA1
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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.401Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIK78GR5H1R
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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.401Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡO8Uiv9keuC
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My fingers itched up towards the little heart locket resting on my neck.401Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUCLkRj4EL4
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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."401Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJF6j8Jx26Z
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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.401Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡq5loobrLUY
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Who would've known it was our last time together.401Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ83ENdyfHlU
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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.401Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡojztaJivIf
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I wasn't sure what I was feeling anymore. Numb? Shocked?401Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡi1CkEhT2Fy
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I walked out back towards the bed, grabbing the scary contract on my way.401Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFNKL0hQGPw
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This offer is extended to Ms. Roberta (Robbie) Quinn sister of Josh Quinn of Bend, Oregon.401Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiRPZqXdbC5
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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. 401Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyU2VwrmEH9
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"Who do these people think they are?" I scoffed lowly.401Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgI799ImCfL
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- Roberta Quinn is to work on the family grounds after her 18th birthday401Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdqCFMfz78x
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-Roberta Quinn is to finish all current education401Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡs2IJ0fkR8Y
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-Roberta Quinn is to resign from any and all active employment401Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ97rFrzBxx3
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-Roberta Quinn is to surrender any property (cars, houses, stocks) to the family401Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSWxMryfIWs
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-Roberta Quinn is to be escorted when leaving the grounds401Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuBiGasTXGS
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-Roberta Quinn is to report to Mr. and Mrs. Williams only when in the estate.401Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1eDRxoRutO
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-Roberta Quinn is to not interrupt or speak to Mr. Wolfe unless requested. 401Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMaRbNK97Vm
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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."401Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZCRcC0WwIi
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"Not at all."401Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOf1l8GGD5f
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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.401Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFVs9MNDG3y
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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."401Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQH9FQw2MPO
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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."401Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUs9KQD9Df2
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"So..."Angel begun and moved to sit next to me. "Any thoughts?"401Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZ6tdMkwY20
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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."401Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSWYvGPoMLn
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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."401Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡj1p4Go2fCv
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"Sure," I rolled my eyes. "Does he kill people or something?" I snort.401Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8tjAKMOCjR
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She doesn't laugh. This chick really has no sense of humor.401Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKI1cVsGjFJ
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"Shut up." I teased. "No he doesn't."401Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVgO1HjWgIO
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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."401Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWPhKmGoWWP
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"H-he'd kill me? This is the man my brother was involved with?"401Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRL65aIxRUG
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"Your brother wasn't just an acquaintance...he was sworn into this life with him." Angel responded.401Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0Ul3y1dpmg
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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."401Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqeqvh49nFu
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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."401Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXGEpC7NgOT
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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?"401Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNTxmonrm4I
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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."401Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ47JxkaTlX1
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"Well congratulations on the new job." 401Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡf32WZ4D1dO
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Angel ignored me,"Let's get serious here, Robbie. This needs to be signed before 12pm."401Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNC8tj9rdGM
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"What happens after I sign it?" I challenged. "Where do I go?"401Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAsWSoJBxdy
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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."401Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTNh9YzPLEy
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My mouth fell open, "I have to fucking move?"401Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuAPpHyzTI1
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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.401Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡygq2ApKbat
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I've known this chick less than 24 hours and she's already ripping me a new one.401Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdXbOEJdTUw
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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."401Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVryzut79j6
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"What a better time to start. A whole new beginning...new friends, new school, new start."401Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkVWwHhQzD7
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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?"401Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyJLYyg1bK7
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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."401Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0CyXzorope
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"How old is this guy? Fucking sixty or something?" I snorted. 401Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGuf91gtWFn
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What if it's a set up? Maybe this is Jagger's plan to finish the job.401Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDcBknnwFRC
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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?"401Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgsU4On904G
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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.401Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7SkK6Bl4pj
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Angel stared back, her blue eyes softening. "Let's be realistic here, what's holding you back from this?"401Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJlBXdhb9Rz
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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."401Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHXhe8q5FdO
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"He's professional about this, Robbie. Like I said, the chance of you seeing him around often is slim."401Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKMJjZqEut0
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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?"401Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEo4BqWqpQ2
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She nodded, smiling brightly. "I'll be keeping tabs frequently." 401Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡldoTjJxIJC
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"Alright...alright. Give me a damn pen."401Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnpJPJFXgc9
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