"Good morning, Ms. Quinn."374Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡotr0o8zJJP
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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.374Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡv71r8jkYyA
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"M-morning." I grumbled.374Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOkszNBSTaV
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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." 374Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡViaMbPfwcF
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I stared at the nurse, confused. "Returns? She's coming back today?"374Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2wZIAujkUK
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"Yes, she has to work to finish up here for the hospital."374Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8uGjcLUm66
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"She sure does." I mumbled lowly.374Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2ukjyNH4ie
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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."374Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4ldFCbJsbS
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"Thank you, that'd be nice."374Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlrZYvmkH7Z
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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.374Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUQz2L0wiIu
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The contract laid on the table next to me. Sticking out like a sore thumb with the weight it held.374Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtUog9DJHLH
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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.374Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOh2QJQYZky
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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.374Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIUMg4UwTAK
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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.374Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcpEzhlaIdo
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I still wasn't sure if this was actual reality or some weird sick nightmare.374Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJCOrpSZKLM
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Josh being gone didn't feel possible. Why would he do something so idiotic?374Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0O8Zwlwceu
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"You're so stupid, Josh." I whispered angrily. "You should be here so I can tell you that."374Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMLGUKQ971H
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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.374Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUjwkP0ZYiR
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I stepped slowly in front of the mirror and reached out to wipe away the condensation.374Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6d35IlCagr
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Brown, doe eyes...thick ginger hair...scatters of brown freckles...pale skin.374Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXQsWQiTj1r
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"Whew..." I breathed and grasped the counter. "Kept my face together."374Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyLr3THaegS
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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.374Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLUVu9ZF2pM
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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.374Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLLU9EMlI5J
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My fingers itched up towards the little heart locket resting on my neck.374Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡw8qBLMBaZL
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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."374Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUTeelUyTey
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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.374Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmd7wq9bogz
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Who would've known it was our last time together.374Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4t9Ayc4aEP
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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.374Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡm4MU8EIdhR
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I wasn't sure what I was feeling anymore. Numb? Shocked?374Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡj3dARMswXu
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I walked out back towards the bed, grabbing the scary contract on my way.374Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡL0MrnnQV4f
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This offer is extended to Ms. Roberta (Robbie) Quinn sister of Josh Quinn of Bend, Oregon.374Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNLGRVa0nGm
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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. 374Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJcVvUsh68x
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"Who do these people think they are?" I scoffed lowly.374Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡa9nxP9yUDM
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- Roberta Quinn is to work on the family grounds after her 18th birthday374Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrRBX9qBeav
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-Roberta Quinn is to finish all current education374Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyrCg4Oz12k
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-Roberta Quinn is to resign from any and all active employment374Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhOHiMLsJAr
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-Roberta Quinn is to surrender any property (cars, houses, stocks) to the family374Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQ54AeXyQdw
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-Roberta Quinn is to be escorted when leaving the grounds374Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTBMRuBhV1r
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-Roberta Quinn is to report to Mr. and Mrs. Williams only when in the estate.374Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhsZttRErKI
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-Roberta Quinn is to not interrupt or speak to Mr. Wolfe unless requested. 374Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡp0ErzbaYZ1
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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."374Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡW2vZWM9VcW
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"Not at all."374Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡStWdRiDv3Y
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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.374Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFOAuZhCoAc
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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."374Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZtZQixeznv
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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."374Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdH12WxCURV
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"So..."Angel begun and moved to sit next to me. "Any thoughts?"374Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWQ5vE6Tpy1
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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."374Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4B3CO8FuAs
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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."374Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8XDgiQ8Q44
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"Sure," I rolled my eyes. "Does he kill people or something?" I snort.374Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6vSZXKgBi7
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She doesn't laugh. This chick really has no sense of humor.374Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRwMn64UvcS
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"Shut up." I teased. "No he doesn't."374Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjpFF9FaMNq
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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."374Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzm8qBYdeZE
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"H-he'd kill me? This is the man my brother was involved with?"374Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡe50R3Z3gLD
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"Your brother wasn't just an acquaintance...he was sworn into this life with him." Angel responded.374Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtQsUKXJfj3
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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."374Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡejXj2d3YVw
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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."374Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjVlaWYrEaX
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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?"374Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAUQwQGjayn
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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."374Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡx4MkP8Bysv
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"Well congratulations on the new job." 374Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKakPPkPnXN
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Angel ignored me,"Let's get serious here, Robbie. This needs to be signed before 12pm."374Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDw27I3ZCjJ
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"What happens after I sign it?" I challenged. "Where do I go?"374Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOD7xQ8BmDE
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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."374Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1ucb8t8fjm
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My mouth fell open, "I have to fucking move?"374Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNR3XQFhu0h
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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.374Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIyDEinRcU5
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I've known this chick less than 24 hours and she's already ripping me a new one.374Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaC7pm17IoB
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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."374Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5xFD8tZrz0
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"What a better time to start. A whole new beginning...new friends, new school, new start."374Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVwFTq00P3G
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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?"374Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHIGzpa6h2V
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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."374Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7kH61sLqp4
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"How old is this guy? Fucking sixty or something?" I snorted. 374Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYfq2KGyUeX
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What if it's a set up? Maybe this is Jagger's plan to finish the job.374Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqxsgFy38vQ
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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?"374Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡO4MQsVZOGy
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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.374Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡP4hzOPgvfb
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Angel stared back, her blue eyes softening. "Let's be realistic here, what's holding you back from this?"374Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPDUpabGgzv
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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."374Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡe4hzrhk5jd
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"He's professional about this, Robbie. Like I said, the chance of you seeing him around often is slim."374Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ39mrYv2sl0
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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?"374Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡb50wMx3qp2
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She nodded, smiling brightly. "I'll be keeping tabs frequently." 374Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfjnEU4TrUA
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"Alright...alright. Give me a damn pen."374Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡu9R31C5VC8
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