"Good morning, Ms. Quinn."437Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZhfaIBq7Z2
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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.437Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2db51hnSDx
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"M-morning." I grumbled.437Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKyO9B42W0O
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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." 437Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡByzT7zXlhi
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I stared at the nurse, confused. "Returns? She's coming back today?"437Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡahuObiEwx9
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"Yes, she has to work to finish up here for the hospital."437Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ599T3q5lk5
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"She sure does." I mumbled lowly.437Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡN88vFpeRHK
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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."437Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlBgWyXtdSj
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"Thank you, that'd be nice."437Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzd9YAAW0hQ
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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.437Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlVr3DtKMcF
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The contract laid on the table next to me. Sticking out like a sore thumb with the weight it held.437Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0IifdvI8OH
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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.437Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsCiN4Mxhep
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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.437Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡu39P8YzI7O
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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.437Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlw1UQbQmPX
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I still wasn't sure if this was actual reality or some weird sick nightmare.437Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyduLqpD8Nx
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Josh being gone didn't feel possible. Why would he do something so idiotic?437Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHFHSAvemwG
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"You're so stupid, Josh." I whispered angrily. "You should be here so I can tell you that."437Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdZQhHCizF2
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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.437Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaYxZYOOOAB
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I stepped slowly in front of the mirror and reached out to wipe away the condensation.437Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwN7GowsKLz
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Brown, doe eyes...thick ginger hair...scatters of brown freckles...pale skin.437Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOqE1NfcUtd
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"Whew..." I breathed and grasped the counter. "Kept my face together."437Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡl5Xy84OJ5R
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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.437Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxClPZKxjE3
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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.437Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0r4AOWLtoe
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My fingers itched up towards the little heart locket resting on my neck.437Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxWOJ5e4eOw
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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."437Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡL1OpUiRF9N
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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.437Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡg5kAhRpEFv
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Who would've known it was our last time together.437Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ36uz9xv0ku
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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.437Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmlmoIpY7U2
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I wasn't sure what I was feeling anymore. Numb? Shocked?437Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtJ0wpOw5ET
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I walked out back towards the bed, grabbing the scary contract on my way.437Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmkx40CLCFZ
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This offer is extended to Ms. Roberta (Robbie) Quinn sister of Josh Quinn of Bend, Oregon.437Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7oDjxw6dmT
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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. 437Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMElcqJKKlj
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"Who do these people think they are?" I scoffed lowly.437Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFglEdvmK9b
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- Roberta Quinn is to work on the family grounds after her 18th birthday437Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcjHJZ6OzAo
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-Roberta Quinn is to finish all current education437Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUkgZVylgqq
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-Roberta Quinn is to resign from any and all active employment437Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUMktYjDh9q
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-Roberta Quinn is to surrender any property (cars, houses, stocks) to the family437Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡz5nQeYTMDL
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-Roberta Quinn is to be escorted when leaving the grounds437Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpAZSfEGgeh
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-Roberta Quinn is to report to Mr. and Mrs. Williams only when in the estate.437Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdO5jpFLeUi
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-Roberta Quinn is to not interrupt or speak to Mr. Wolfe unless requested. 437Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkq4nlHYGr9
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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."437Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡb91pW86PfZ
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"Not at all."437Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡev7gbTX9lT
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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.437Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvWVgippOPW
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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."437Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8JBb2Cb46Z
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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."437Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsvdMqJWb8T
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"So..."Angel begun and moved to sit next to me. "Any thoughts?"437Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpXm8An3rV4
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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."437Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaokAM5nngD
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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."437Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡu4l33BmYGN
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"Sure," I rolled my eyes. "Does he kill people or something?" I snort.437Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgxfY0Mzzpd
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She doesn't laugh. This chick really has no sense of humor.437Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3ldk2ANfmN
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"Shut up." I teased. "No he doesn't."437Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmNOedumhoY
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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."437Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCXbUPPdPiZ
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"H-he'd kill me? This is the man my brother was involved with?"437Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhArySNspjr
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"Your brother wasn't just an acquaintance...he was sworn into this life with him." Angel responded.437Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAbkUhJTE5x
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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."437Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJehS5Bdgxh
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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."437Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGu8o1Hz1Ee
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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?"437Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSrxtzvvaYf
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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."437Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxQbxleDB0D
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"Well congratulations on the new job." 437Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxU2SBxMUz4
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Angel ignored me,"Let's get serious here, Robbie. This needs to be signed before 12pm."437Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQwrsAYA4Op
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"What happens after I sign it?" I challenged. "Where do I go?"437Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2HfN9Y5TvZ
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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."437Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡx52zlTpNTR
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My mouth fell open, "I have to fucking move?"437Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfQCXBsUKfI
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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.437Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxS7QNiAQO9
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I've known this chick less than 24 hours and she's already ripping me a new one.437Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvwC1ZgadQd
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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."437Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoO2I4vGCV3
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"What a better time to start. A whole new beginning...new friends, new school, new start."437Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGCp8WSppHN
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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?"437Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡifCevZogc4
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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."437Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡX6goCno7r4
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"How old is this guy? Fucking sixty or something?" I snorted. 437Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAK1ehs8UtH
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What if it's a set up? Maybe this is Jagger's plan to finish the job.437Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUzGJvUmNow
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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?"437Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2UVXi6jpb3
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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.437Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXYs8L1BmRQ
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Angel stared back, her blue eyes softening. "Let's be realistic here, what's holding you back from this?"437Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpk3j7kB1lO
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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."437Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYsWr2DFm9C
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"He's professional about this, Robbie. Like I said, the chance of you seeing him around often is slim."437Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡv1U29byNTQ
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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?"437Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ97vwJGqDfc
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She nodded, smiling brightly. "I'll be keeping tabs frequently." 437Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡN4u7Zpkk4k
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"Alright...alright. Give me a damn pen."437Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9Hwf31SB4j
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