"Good morning, Ms. Quinn."398Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSjUBQ7hp8k
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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.398Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLZ1YMckPSv
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"M-morning." I grumbled.398Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxTW5XwC3Rw
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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." 398Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqwSye4sMKi
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I stared at the nurse, confused. "Returns? She's coming back today?"398Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5KKnZI7u4f
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"Yes, she has to work to finish up here for the hospital."398Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuKX2bDDkqP
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"She sure does." I mumbled lowly.398Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFiWwuj7cHK
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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."398Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2mFVbA81So
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"Thank you, that'd be nice."398Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5l2yvR6shM
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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.398Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwcEsdMaSeF
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The contract laid on the table next to me. Sticking out like a sore thumb with the weight it held.398Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡT0Q5jWTdrc
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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.398Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9wt5LvNVbx
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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.398Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡA1ASEVZJ54
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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.398Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQB4p00unbW
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I still wasn't sure if this was actual reality or some weird sick nightmare.398Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKgz9T0dLcZ
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Josh being gone didn't feel possible. Why would he do something so idiotic?398Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡylzXVV2Tdw
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"You're so stupid, Josh." I whispered angrily. "You should be here so I can tell you that."398Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡybllb2YjLz
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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.398Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡS9oex34C69
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I stepped slowly in front of the mirror and reached out to wipe away the condensation.398Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXxYPhhPpsN
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Brown, doe eyes...thick ginger hair...scatters of brown freckles...pale skin.398Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaTPd1L1tqL
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"Whew..." I breathed and grasped the counter. "Kept my face together."398Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwhxNdWwlcz
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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.398Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpZPJfITs3X
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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.398Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgkvCdJiObY
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My fingers itched up towards the little heart locket resting on my neck.398Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4y3wNAv3E3
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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."398Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ23PjW0whzp
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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.398Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxftDBNi1aZ
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Who would've known it was our last time together.398Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrcwfBiwHEM
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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.398Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQZQ7VVjgNQ
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I wasn't sure what I was feeling anymore. Numb? Shocked?398Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqv0HIY7Yug
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I walked out back towards the bed, grabbing the scary contract on my way.398Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbUzEJemD6d
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This offer is extended to Ms. Roberta (Robbie) Quinn sister of Josh Quinn of Bend, Oregon.398Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0oqasxyRPr
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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. 398Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSBkISnfVHy
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"Who do these people think they are?" I scoffed lowly.398Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡS4tOqBiA4M
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- Roberta Quinn is to work on the family grounds after her 18th birthday398Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEEQxkPtzbk
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-Roberta Quinn is to finish all current education398Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡB7JuS7prHD
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-Roberta Quinn is to resign from any and all active employment398Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHMYY6u47f5
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-Roberta Quinn is to surrender any property (cars, houses, stocks) to the family398Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡk2iGNCwNvz
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-Roberta Quinn is to be escorted when leaving the grounds398Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkAMUJyKtKn
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-Roberta Quinn is to report to Mr. and Mrs. Williams only when in the estate.398Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBaUs3gTeVn
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-Roberta Quinn is to not interrupt or speak to Mr. Wolfe unless requested. 398Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡezXBtqwZdh
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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."398Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKjQH5qMNvo
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"Not at all."398Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9fcod4HNLk
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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.398Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXhfG7gpNCS
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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."398Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfkPw5fpRp4
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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."398Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtvYazLFi1t
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"So..."Angel begun and moved to sit next to me. "Any thoughts?"398Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡix3p9vG2b3
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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."398Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBz0vdgQEyZ
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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."398Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxuJCt5aqIW
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"Sure," I rolled my eyes. "Does he kill people or something?" I snort.398Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ31P1w1z8TZ
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She doesn't laugh. This chick really has no sense of humor.398Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡX9TwYHPepY
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"Shut up." I teased. "No he doesn't."398Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGAc5m9ZS4U
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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."398Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0krZoyLRGh
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"H-he'd kill me? This is the man my brother was involved with?"398Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvuVBJ1AYe6
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"Your brother wasn't just an acquaintance...he was sworn into this life with him." Angel responded.398Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyyl3dn6kgD
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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."398Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1HfguKlnQv
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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."398Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNHzY0b34wr
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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?"398Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3N2JXKbF71
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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."398Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRsFn7a21hp
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"Well congratulations on the new job." 398Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡe4BWfDJh87
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Angel ignored me,"Let's get serious here, Robbie. This needs to be signed before 12pm."398Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡf0Hgj9lVFO
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"What happens after I sign it?" I challenged. "Where do I go?"398Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZHwEuT4vQO
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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."398Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdSKfXjNIOd
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My mouth fell open, "I have to fucking move?"398Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡz6wbgLTARU
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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.398Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡc23JtuULCz
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I've known this chick less than 24 hours and she's already ripping me a new one.398Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkQyE8vY9rW
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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."398Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡA9u2kZs0IX
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"What a better time to start. A whole new beginning...new friends, new school, new start."398Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMQKz3091iu
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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?"398Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZd3XiCuMyW
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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."398Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0xYSz5FqVV
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"How old is this guy? Fucking sixty or something?" I snorted. 398Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIvLPMp7izx
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What if it's a set up? Maybe this is Jagger's plan to finish the job.398Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaSozhPVY35
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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?"398Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKzWe1Kobqd
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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.398Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOHBnRs9JvW
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Angel stared back, her blue eyes softening. "Let's be realistic here, what's holding you back from this?"398Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwoR6WoOq79
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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."398Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsyUdyehTQ9
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"He's professional about this, Robbie. Like I said, the chance of you seeing him around often is slim."398Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUlWU6dxl0C
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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?"398Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWBVFoTfpT5
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She nodded, smiling brightly. "I'll be keeping tabs frequently." 398Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9jMRMhF9Du
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"Alright...alright. Give me a damn pen."398Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡm7mI5iBRne
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