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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.383Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡih5fs2l5tS
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"M-morning." I grumbled.383Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJIlsxn2MDj
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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." 383Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBuzK10bT1v
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I stared at the nurse, confused. "Returns? She's coming back today?"383Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡK2rLXS8PAA
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"Yes, she has to work to finish up here for the hospital."383Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡC4GjsNK4Ug
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"She sure does." I mumbled lowly.383Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡay8yXnJwiz
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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."383Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvZPGyltGEs
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"Thank you, that'd be nice."383Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwtRyQT3ak5
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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.383Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFaOFxkFTok
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The contract laid on the table next to me. Sticking out like a sore thumb with the weight it held.383Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡW6roGt52uA
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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.383Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuL0R9L85U2
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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.383Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡan8i8Hjkfz
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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.383Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAwPODFnU6h
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I still wasn't sure if this was actual reality or some weird sick nightmare.383Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQnaKgSHmGa
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Josh being gone didn't feel possible. Why would he do something so idiotic?383Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqAd5tf6tB7
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"You're so stupid, Josh." I whispered angrily. "You should be here so I can tell you that."383Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzx8JBqK7rA
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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.383Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡf5GZxjOX0J
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I stepped slowly in front of the mirror and reached out to wipe away the condensation.383Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡukMapPt4En
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Brown, doe eyes...thick ginger hair...scatters of brown freckles...pale skin.383Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpKi43kTfwc
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"Whew..." I breathed and grasped the counter. "Kept my face together."383Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuuQSB9Bpp9
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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.383Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0CjVVoeMyG
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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.383Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWZylooj9IN
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My fingers itched up towards the little heart locket resting on my neck.383Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡctQ2ZgA6un
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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."383Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHeKnfOc1YD
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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.383Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtepKDuIkSl
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Who would've known it was our last time together.383Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6do3rFI0x2
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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.383Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoKbhHEcl5R
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I wasn't sure what I was feeling anymore. Numb? Shocked?383Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxyEOFvOBUh
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I walked out back towards the bed, grabbing the scary contract on my way.383Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡq34c8vJrCI
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This offer is extended to Ms. Roberta (Robbie) Quinn sister of Josh Quinn of Bend, Oregon.383Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuQG20BbUUv
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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. 383Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpzhiIg8fBj
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"Who do these people think they are?" I scoffed lowly.383Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvpo9rvcnzp
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- Roberta Quinn is to work on the family grounds after her 18th birthday383Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7QE9aJ5VvU
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-Roberta Quinn is to finish all current education383Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡR4rGI24IGV
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-Roberta Quinn is to resign from any and all active employment383Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZSEyhDNt8d
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-Roberta Quinn is to surrender any property (cars, houses, stocks) to the family383Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRE4XkUbB8l
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-Roberta Quinn is to be escorted when leaving the grounds383Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeq6W2mbm8W
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-Roberta Quinn is to report to Mr. and Mrs. Williams only when in the estate.383Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrmMy0qejKX
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-Roberta Quinn is to not interrupt or speak to Mr. Wolfe unless requested. 383Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUfcLSoxTaz
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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."383Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqLa07e7RXx
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"Not at all."383Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCHXYnY5Xk0
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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.383Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgrIPps5sfC
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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."383Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOPldVjBmIg
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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."383Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjBXztDLlrB
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"So..."Angel begun and moved to sit next to me. "Any thoughts?"383Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5P2FNB9IHZ
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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."383Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡR0f0QSUpSH
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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."383Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡg1rMyIby9R
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"Sure," I rolled my eyes. "Does he kill people or something?" I snort.383Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLdDG3zyaST
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She doesn't laugh. This chick really has no sense of humor.383Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZQ6P0bgfys
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"Shut up." I teased. "No he doesn't."383Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrTaempwpET
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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."383Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHmzWR5Ku9D
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"H-he'd kill me? This is the man my brother was involved with?"383Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgTswY2LBsP
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"Your brother wasn't just an acquaintance...he was sworn into this life with him." Angel responded.383Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAYKXAoQPGn
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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."383Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡy4R2cXm0Te
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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."383Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhQSvLe5Vjl
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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?"383Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqJIdp2vxFu
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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."383Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡX14XOdX9t4
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"Well congratulations on the new job." 383Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4ifu4XTY7w
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Angel ignored me,"Let's get serious here, Robbie. This needs to be signed before 12pm."383Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZghQC3TTcP
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"What happens after I sign it?" I challenged. "Where do I go?"383Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgSC9g51PvC
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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."383Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHTe4mbnC4W
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My mouth fell open, "I have to fucking move?"383Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOcPJNe7YOx
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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.383Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEMWMBfMIyY
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I've known this chick less than 24 hours and she's already ripping me a new one.383Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8x3AmOKrTC
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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."383Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLbLPvQiUbA
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"What a better time to start. A whole new beginning...new friends, new school, new start."383Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1QZnD8iELk
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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?"383Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡD0Jg18aBuz
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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."383Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTthUVHIJCe
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"How old is this guy? Fucking sixty or something?" I snorted. 383Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNu4Po75a1T
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What if it's a set up? Maybe this is Jagger's plan to finish the job.383Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqIvn8wB2As
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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?"383Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEB5mfcsewN
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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.383Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡH9plaQ6ilS
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Angel stared back, her blue eyes softening. "Let's be realistic here, what's holding you back from this?"383Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnnycskeGt7
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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."383Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2lcW94SU1Z
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"He's professional about this, Robbie. Like I said, the chance of you seeing him around often is slim."383Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJpB8iZeFEo
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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?"383Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrANzTWy1t2
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She nodded, smiling brightly. "I'll be keeping tabs frequently." 383Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZVb3LzghBz
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"Alright...alright. Give me a damn pen."383Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqYSiqkzmSD
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