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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.400Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPr3eCF7etL
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"M-morning." I grumbled.400Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFBJsCL3Dkk
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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." 400Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxxJTFPfNJG
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I stared at the nurse, confused. "Returns? She's coming back today?"400Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhLIoYSeepJ
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"Yes, she has to work to finish up here for the hospital."400Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSeCG9F4Mu0
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"She sure does." I mumbled lowly.400Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5nhatt4jJ0
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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."400Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2ApCZgsJKf
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"Thank you, that'd be nice."400Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpd9MhJ6Pim
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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.400Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsBsPivMOAg
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The contract laid on the table next to me. Sticking out like a sore thumb with the weight it held.400Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjXjqP1kjx2
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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.400Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrNevQ4KPmB
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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.400Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJH0paeAfib
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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.400Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1A44YU1nZQ
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I still wasn't sure if this was actual reality or some weird sick nightmare.400Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ77OemPEEzP
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Josh being gone didn't feel possible. Why would he do something so idiotic?400Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoBzn2XCynI
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"You're so stupid, Josh." I whispered angrily. "You should be here so I can tell you that."400Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡs2CycvvFSq
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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.400Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5UDx2XZ9Wt
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I stepped slowly in front of the mirror and reached out to wipe away the condensation.400Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOxbrPDb5Go
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Brown, doe eyes...thick ginger hair...scatters of brown freckles...pale skin.400Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡv4C0Km0Y8R
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"Whew..." I breathed and grasped the counter. "Kept my face together."400Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡp7rtbSKbTE
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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.400Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWlCCLpr2J5
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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.400Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡT3GE2iMPTV
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My fingers itched up towards the little heart locket resting on my neck.400Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8PTji0hPHK
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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."400Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpsMJc9VevU
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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.400Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡniILKWsjyF
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Who would've known it was our last time together.400Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡj59ZWdek7p
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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.400Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJcPv58l2PK
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I wasn't sure what I was feeling anymore. Numb? Shocked?400Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSb8JeJlVt4
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I walked out back towards the bed, grabbing the scary contract on my way.400Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3Wxxl01K8i
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This offer is extended to Ms. Roberta (Robbie) Quinn sister of Josh Quinn of Bend, Oregon.400Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡy3bhsWgFm7
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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. 400Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMhJ9cFn86o
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"Who do these people think they are?" I scoffed lowly.400Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3fJoGvKpq8
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- Roberta Quinn is to work on the family grounds after her 18th birthday400Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcXRqY5OYQV
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-Roberta Quinn is to finish all current education400Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡq42HuoyTtO
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-Roberta Quinn is to resign from any and all active employment400Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9utHG6YVqb
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-Roberta Quinn is to surrender any property (cars, houses, stocks) to the family400Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAfnDsfmoac
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-Roberta Quinn is to be escorted when leaving the grounds400Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4qYnmN5Iup
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-Roberta Quinn is to report to Mr. and Mrs. Williams only when in the estate.400Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQZuhwRUaAN
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-Roberta Quinn is to not interrupt or speak to Mr. Wolfe unless requested. 400Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfwo91iEeTu
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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."400Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡO7yuqWFxIM
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"Not at all."400Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaesApyJUrh
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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.400Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ12Fh4mqhi6
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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."400Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZSPp45WCHD
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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."400Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡl1Khyz6eE7
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"So..."Angel begun and moved to sit next to me. "Any thoughts?"400Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡX3B65iXVRa
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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."400Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡk3otcq9V8r
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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."400Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIbo6Ybp0V9
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"Sure," I rolled my eyes. "Does he kill people or something?" I snort.400Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡANbaBkBXl3
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She doesn't laugh. This chick really has no sense of humor.400Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoSKmoEd9Ur
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"Shut up." I teased. "No he doesn't."400Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbBMzvhN4fB
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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."400Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1MCWEbxR6o
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"H-he'd kill me? This is the man my brother was involved with?"400Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ82tjNDsimT
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"Your brother wasn't just an acquaintance...he was sworn into this life with him." Angel responded.400Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbaC1Z3HCMl
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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."400Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnJuRajLXLe
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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."400Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDRTQrYVHwI
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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?"400Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLMXxEI08jM
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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."400Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYUS8l1kdyM
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"Well congratulations on the new job." 400Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRXoDf6FmGn
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Angel ignored me,"Let's get serious here, Robbie. This needs to be signed before 12pm."400Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeXFo10f9FA
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"What happens after I sign it?" I challenged. "Where do I go?"400Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOuVSEj1sRM
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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."400Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGMdLAyqOcf
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My mouth fell open, "I have to fucking move?"400Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9Rb9SU1uYk
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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.400Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡglADcxTAhF
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I've known this chick less than 24 hours and she's already ripping me a new one.400Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeuby3Ztpzb
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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."400Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9d2pcGOscr
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"What a better time to start. A whole new beginning...new friends, new school, new start."400Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxJVLNeU13S
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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?"400Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTHt8XBhAyr
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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."400Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnOlVV8gMZR
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"How old is this guy? Fucking sixty or something?" I snorted. 400Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEmxIjx4MtX
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What if it's a set up? Maybe this is Jagger's plan to finish the job.400Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ44EkIBI9OW
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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?"400Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmQ0bcLNR5w
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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.400Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡT72yAxTmIV
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Angel stared back, her blue eyes softening. "Let's be realistic here, what's holding you back from this?"400Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2wo9oJazCc
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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."400Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXvjwqcXZmQ
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"He's professional about this, Robbie. Like I said, the chance of you seeing him around often is slim."400Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFItlw1o1lT
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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?"400Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAX6jmlHkR1
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She nodded, smiling brightly. "I'll be keeping tabs frequently." 400Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLLKXygIeg1
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"Alright...alright. Give me a damn pen."400Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡP4K86kn6G7
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