"Good morning, Ms. Quinn."386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKG8QhUcZls
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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.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3vYC53kXKk
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"M-morning." I grumbled.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡME8HnOiSMf
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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." 386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgb1LVRdiOw
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I stared at the nurse, confused. "Returns? She's coming back today?"386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTDR1tYWlJV
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"Yes, she has to work to finish up here for the hospital."386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡq8bAIgJhG7
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"She sure does." I mumbled lowly.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKnhGU8nQKQ
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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."386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbZeRq26J40
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"Thank you, that'd be nice."386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxGl44rGq1c
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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.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡje6ybPBZXU
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The contract laid on the table next to me. Sticking out like a sore thumb with the weight it held.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡM9IVvAhLzK
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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.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwCXQptRt6k
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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.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzNg0k62eMM
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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.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡohS2NS6Phg
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I still wasn't sure if this was actual reality or some weird sick nightmare.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7CknL0v7Av
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Josh being gone didn't feel possible. Why would he do something so idiotic?386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2Aj5JJUykI
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"You're so stupid, Josh." I whispered angrily. "You should be here so I can tell you that."386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8klqMDYEFe
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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.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbK2ITlpCew
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I stepped slowly in front of the mirror and reached out to wipe away the condensation.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJWtYCBrD3R
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Brown, doe eyes...thick ginger hair...scatters of brown freckles...pale skin.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyfQ2FHKeQr
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"Whew..." I breathed and grasped the counter. "Kept my face together."386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfZn6w8Cg2w
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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.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡq81nMoVKPE
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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.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ01N5y37Xxq
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My fingers itched up towards the little heart locket resting on my neck.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡD6OdEhALsM
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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."386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiGGYEp3yky
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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.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEKsJSFsCFh
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Who would've known it was our last time together.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2dznHuIJBd
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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.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiTTQZkT7Z1
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I wasn't sure what I was feeling anymore. Numb? Shocked?386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡi8s23UQaNI
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I walked out back towards the bed, grabbing the scary contract on my way.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUUZ3mdA4Lb
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This offer is extended to Ms. Roberta (Robbie) Quinn sister of Josh Quinn of Bend, Oregon.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ80wMAvCWoy
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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. 386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4aZJH9jT8i
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"Who do these people think they are?" I scoffed lowly.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVkKRXrChJP
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- Roberta Quinn is to work on the family grounds after her 18th birthday386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUxMhM9cekW
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-Roberta Quinn is to finish all current education386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGlCTHvufuZ
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-Roberta Quinn is to resign from any and all active employment386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdvJP4jPjpr
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-Roberta Quinn is to surrender any property (cars, houses, stocks) to the family386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEMSTAv7kkk
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-Roberta Quinn is to be escorted when leaving the grounds386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPNiDHK1aSa
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-Roberta Quinn is to report to Mr. and Mrs. Williams only when in the estate.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6WkKmvH623
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-Roberta Quinn is to not interrupt or speak to Mr. Wolfe unless requested. 386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaQh4kNVtJy
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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."386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxCJVUPApAs
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"Not at all."386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIfHERKTCYT
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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.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoG2fZn45er
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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."386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡX11AAj3COt
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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."386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXvGr8g5nRo
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"So..."Angel begun and moved to sit next to me. "Any thoughts?"386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJ7eDsQp3Cq
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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."386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3zI47xojV2
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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."386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqvFQVL4GE1
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"Sure," I rolled my eyes. "Does he kill people or something?" I snort.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCiCHJHMKJw
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She doesn't laugh. This chick really has no sense of humor.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKvsJRJlZWD
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"Shut up." I teased. "No he doesn't."386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBJdgF5tQtL
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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."386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmEsOQJu2Ub
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"H-he'd kill me? This is the man my brother was involved with?"386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyc27rNMVu9
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"Your brother wasn't just an acquaintance...he was sworn into this life with him." Angel responded.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiqbL78JQDF
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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."386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡe9hzI0y1DY
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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."386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtPg6PPjCNv
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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?"386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpyF4308ZDE
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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."386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHgUxQq6d0C
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"Well congratulations on the new job." 386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjryY7xqBPn
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Angel ignored me,"Let's get serious here, Robbie. This needs to be signed before 12pm."386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9URd7V7G4H
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"What happens after I sign it?" I challenged. "Where do I go?"386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqOwijQPEoJ
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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."386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ01PuWi3sON
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My mouth fell open, "I have to fucking move?"386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGGivKAZm9p
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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.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡI2L51EKhc6
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I've known this chick less than 24 hours and she's already ripping me a new one.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4ynH2q3cOG
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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."386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuLSWM7cTKl
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"What a better time to start. A whole new beginning...new friends, new school, new start."386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkTxHUSyaSi
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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?"386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvgewFququk
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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."386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6fhWT85Zv7
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"How old is this guy? Fucking sixty or something?" I snorted. 386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDUv5vbTT8e
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What if it's a set up? Maybe this is Jagger's plan to finish the job.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8Cp94lzvYv
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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?"386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvXpVhzPzHf
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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.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡss1zNHZSK9
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Angel stared back, her blue eyes softening. "Let's be realistic here, what's holding you back from this?"386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfyJ3w7lRbB
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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."386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ19WzwmR935
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"He's professional about this, Robbie. Like I said, the chance of you seeing him around often is slim."386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡp72kDDl5rS
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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?"386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡG4Ipr2U0AE
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She nodded, smiling brightly. "I'll be keeping tabs frequently." 386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpTYksyXrYk
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"Alright...alright. Give me a damn pen."386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡg68DEMRJEv
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