"Good morning, Ms. Quinn."356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9bGiLXMC0z
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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.356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSkC2wV8PC4
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"M-morning." I grumbled.356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMmvlpJKcGt
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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." 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqNS944C1nQ
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I stared at the nurse, confused. "Returns? She's coming back today?"356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIxAvHeC469
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"Yes, she has to work to finish up here for the hospital."356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyw0SGBDSa7
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"She sure does." I mumbled lowly.356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7Iw5IYpg5Q
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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."356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdP3fcrYLeI
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"Thank you, that'd be nice."356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWkpnoIMHbm
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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.356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2DWRW99Ps0
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The contract laid on the table next to me. Sticking out like a sore thumb with the weight it held.356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzuNT9xuE1N
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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.356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHPir1IzytM
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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.356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZz22WTf8PV
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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.356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYqbH7i8un7
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I still wasn't sure if this was actual reality or some weird sick nightmare.356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ47CR0zEhg1
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Josh being gone didn't feel possible. Why would he do something so idiotic?356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMZyKL8qa2x
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"You're so stupid, Josh." I whispered angrily. "You should be here so I can tell you that."356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRQElLapIcO
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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.356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdEkxEwhchD
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I stepped slowly in front of the mirror and reached out to wipe away the condensation.356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCggOUpjGbF
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Brown, doe eyes...thick ginger hair...scatters of brown freckles...pale skin.356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡu7zIrkH9kU
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"Whew..." I breathed and grasped the counter. "Kept my face together."356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ13nhpouKsp
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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.356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCTuBr3t2in
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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.356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡE05oPffG9K
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My fingers itched up towards the little heart locket resting on my neck.356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ87oRR6DaFn
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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."356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDXLhQo0065
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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.356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6OycL7TiA1
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Who would've known it was our last time together.356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxsFAx7EjUH
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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.356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJtkie0pe4h
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I wasn't sure what I was feeling anymore. Numb? Shocked?356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDHxaWxFf1M
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I walked out back towards the bed, grabbing the scary contract on my way.356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpseMGBA33S
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This offer is extended to Ms. Roberta (Robbie) Quinn sister of Josh Quinn of Bend, Oregon.356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMSEcmHqghE
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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. 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMba8VRJp4Z
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"Who do these people think they are?" I scoffed lowly.356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrMt31tFIZG
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- Roberta Quinn is to work on the family grounds after her 18th birthday356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8V6Y4w4NVH
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-Roberta Quinn is to finish all current education356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9qqEZ5E1jR
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-Roberta Quinn is to resign from any and all active employment356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡk6gPz6Au5F
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-Roberta Quinn is to surrender any property (cars, houses, stocks) to the family356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVjO0y3vwRC
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-Roberta Quinn is to be escorted when leaving the grounds356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡi0eyN58edE
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-Roberta Quinn is to report to Mr. and Mrs. Williams only when in the estate.356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjR51Dl3S5W
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-Roberta Quinn is to not interrupt or speak to Mr. Wolfe unless requested. 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaOXkWMX5Ye
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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."356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3bLzI1CTws
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"Not at all."356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ69TqGqY0Rz
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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.356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxrHI1a8Ha7
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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."356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXTisqs5W57
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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."356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5YOwenbdHK
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"So..."Angel begun and moved to sit next to me. "Any thoughts?"356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVymmbc8qDH
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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."356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHhvgi1nc5x
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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."356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1L3Dn83goI
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"Sure," I rolled my eyes. "Does he kill people or something?" I snort.356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbglzWthxWe
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She doesn't laugh. This chick really has no sense of humor.356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2a6HScQMf4
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"Shut up." I teased. "No he doesn't."356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKWGhGJxZ4K
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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."356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjddp3K4FGy
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"H-he'd kill me? This is the man my brother was involved with?"356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡI0T6q7aRVa
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"Your brother wasn't just an acquaintance...he was sworn into this life with him." Angel responded.356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRpFO63Kn6c
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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."356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡe5hBSIzOkW
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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."356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUTyNs5GRFe
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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?"356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡowpHjpUJp5
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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."356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8KNg2jbWC2
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"Well congratulations on the new job." 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡks7ZAkMQpc
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Angel ignored me,"Let's get serious here, Robbie. This needs to be signed before 12pm."356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7Ca1HSGbRH
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"What happens after I sign it?" I challenged. "Where do I go?"356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbR8oacmxU8
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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."356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡK3wZVl4qsh
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My mouth fell open, "I have to fucking move?"356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDobS5qQC4p
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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.356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNABjrU5OQj
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I've known this chick less than 24 hours and she's already ripping me a new one.356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbnwaFKFfgZ
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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."356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEojEqzcewG
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"What a better time to start. A whole new beginning...new friends, new school, new start."356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSdn1iH19MJ
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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?"356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOfEuACNew5
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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."356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOqiJ6xaoP1
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"How old is this guy? Fucking sixty or something?" I snorted. 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvXdpeb6G0t
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What if it's a set up? Maybe this is Jagger's plan to finish the job.356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhAYqSJG28I
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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?"356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWYcsHSuB46
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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.356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ17k7JCkI9D
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Angel stared back, her blue eyes softening. "Let's be realistic here, what's holding you back from this?"356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡym6c47gh9d
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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."356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrfaS7OLLSJ
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"He's professional about this, Robbie. Like I said, the chance of you seeing him around often is slim."356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDBldW3JKRf
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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?"356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtSRvgWUieY
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She nodded, smiling brightly. "I'll be keeping tabs frequently." 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡv4OKwu3aP1
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"Alright...alright. Give me a damn pen."356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2PP6mJCuF7
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