"Good morning, Ms. Quinn."358Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeDywmNU1te
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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.358Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgfE1iZh0DU
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"M-morning." I grumbled.358Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡj5iUWnLj6B
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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." 358Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡypIOSGqP23
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I stared at the nurse, confused. "Returns? She's coming back today?"358Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqdLLLthc3b
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"Yes, she has to work to finish up here for the hospital."358Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8LPRN4H8ME
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"She sure does." I mumbled lowly.358Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEov6fYK80P
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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."358Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMyIyZ9BsR4
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"Thank you, that'd be nice."358Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡk1cDqo6423
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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.358Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEbeicoAwWI
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The contract laid on the table next to me. Sticking out like a sore thumb with the weight it held.358Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsY7DnhENr4
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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.358Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRutPhGzWiG
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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.358Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlfBmwqDDPe
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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.358Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFRFYpa1S6y
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I still wasn't sure if this was actual reality or some weird sick nightmare.358Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvwaJ2P7Eai
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Josh being gone didn't feel possible. Why would he do something so idiotic?358Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6EUGD0HLrw
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"You're so stupid, Josh." I whispered angrily. "You should be here so I can tell you that."358Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsY9TQmATgc
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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.358Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9IF7KSD588
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I stepped slowly in front of the mirror and reached out to wipe away the condensation.358Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ03Lyz3M4ab
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Brown, doe eyes...thick ginger hair...scatters of brown freckles...pale skin.358Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJUX0ZZIvio
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"Whew..." I breathed and grasped the counter. "Kept my face together."358Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOrF02Qniv3
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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.358Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyExblnFZF9
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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.358Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbSQIhmLCtT
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My fingers itched up towards the little heart locket resting on my neck.358Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9JnFpmyhAl
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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."358Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡG7j3EvWr1p
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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.358Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡchDSimp3Xb
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Who would've known it was our last time together.358Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6vfwDc0Yb7
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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.358Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡe9PByHAYb9
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I wasn't sure what I was feeling anymore. Numb? Shocked?358Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqJ6CTFL5MF
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I walked out back towards the bed, grabbing the scary contract on my way.358Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBFFIHjtEBt
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This offer is extended to Ms. Roberta (Robbie) Quinn sister of Josh Quinn of Bend, Oregon.358Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7VpVw9ffCh
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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. 358Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAWEfjzOdWY
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"Who do these people think they are?" I scoffed lowly.358Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmMwYiD8vwP
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- Roberta Quinn is to work on the family grounds after her 18th birthday358Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfiW5xDwl8c
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-Roberta Quinn is to finish all current education358Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcfv4svRPgQ
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-Roberta Quinn is to resign from any and all active employment358Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡp2eZ0Wd5oK
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-Roberta Quinn is to surrender any property (cars, houses, stocks) to the family358Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfIdwFVB7t7
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-Roberta Quinn is to be escorted when leaving the grounds358Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyts1sCUQYl
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-Roberta Quinn is to report to Mr. and Mrs. Williams only when in the estate.358Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBmbsanIf20
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-Roberta Quinn is to not interrupt or speak to Mr. Wolfe unless requested. 358Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYw2zMENRNW
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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."358Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnQDnzAmOaG
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"Not at all."358Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsOdizOFYBP
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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.358Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxVUAg1AT9x
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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."358Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbuZgnXBo0t
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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."358Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuB40tW60fo
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"So..."Angel begun and moved to sit next to me. "Any thoughts?"358Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmJCFZFoxRE
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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."358Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsvkdQWw9HO
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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."358Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvWvIgfpiEe
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"Sure," I rolled my eyes. "Does he kill people or something?" I snort.358Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLiftRj9ycY
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She doesn't laugh. This chick really has no sense of humor.358Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡX25yQzZbSJ
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"Shut up." I teased. "No he doesn't."358Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSH0fBHOTeO
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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."358Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcfW1Nv43hb
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"H-he'd kill me? This is the man my brother was involved with?"358Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwUPB87UKPp
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"Your brother wasn't just an acquaintance...he was sworn into this life with him." Angel responded.358Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhDobHreLiV
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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."358Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3ORbrRw3VR
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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."358Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKbbjRcivGa
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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?"358Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1k8VKexqSY
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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."358Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6qG46c0eK0
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"Well congratulations on the new job." 358Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ67P9SryyxI
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Angel ignored me,"Let's get serious here, Robbie. This needs to be signed before 12pm."358Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡboGTeKVo2R
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"What happens after I sign it?" I challenged. "Where do I go?"358Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡu9ImCvZLyR
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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."358Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkusTaJh4J6
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My mouth fell open, "I have to fucking move?"358Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡo4wezWE5B4
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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.358Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDhYoQXrbpR
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I've known this chick less than 24 hours and she's already ripping me a new one.358Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvXG9nZC7rJ
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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."358Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIjeVl0fGeS
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"What a better time to start. A whole new beginning...new friends, new school, new start."358Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ910D09pOox
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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?"358Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3TvQuNW3iQ
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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."358Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡF8GLdXkqgq
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"How old is this guy? Fucking sixty or something?" I snorted. 358Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVVh6RyGOYL
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What if it's a set up? Maybe this is Jagger's plan to finish the job.358Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡe0rzmfbjvV
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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?"358Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUASt8Hvmx9
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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.358Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZRm9UMpzch
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Angel stared back, her blue eyes softening. "Let's be realistic here, what's holding you back from this?"358Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLAwUYPqqJ7
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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."358Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCVxcSp4qrQ
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"He's professional about this, Robbie. Like I said, the chance of you seeing him around often is slim."358Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgssIQFTDcb
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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?"358Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHubSyxYp1P
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She nodded, smiling brightly. "I'll be keeping tabs frequently." 358Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ89sGlV6OKM
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"Alright...alright. Give me a damn pen."358Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡR3Pqyl4USa
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