"Good morning, Ms. Quinn."429Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡO7HRmSgz5Y
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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.429Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5nZX4CcDGR
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"M-morning." I grumbled.429Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAGJOlNDfUf
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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." 429Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRxrPBP4gYP
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I stared at the nurse, confused. "Returns? She's coming back today?"429Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡy2UrvaJQSI
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"Yes, she has to work to finish up here for the hospital."429Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiZNWsLb9Ip
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"She sure does." I mumbled lowly.429Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3EFnLkT2ho
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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."429Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQKL6gKwIVO
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"Thank you, that'd be nice."429Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBPlDGL6CM8
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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.429Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnpDnRVHD1C
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The contract laid on the table next to me. Sticking out like a sore thumb with the weight it held.429Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwDU2NvBeUt
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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.429Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1CpOO52vip
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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.429Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnqJEuSmJXf
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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.429Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4bI1gIpfZp
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I still wasn't sure if this was actual reality or some weird sick nightmare.429Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNUXqfLmMcA
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Josh being gone didn't feel possible. Why would he do something so idiotic?429Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJTQc1XIMo8
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"You're so stupid, Josh." I whispered angrily. "You should be here so I can tell you that."429Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0TYnBMuLwA
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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.429Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXrJxOWjrFq
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I stepped slowly in front of the mirror and reached out to wipe away the condensation.429Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjNdEK908td
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Brown, doe eyes...thick ginger hair...scatters of brown freckles...pale skin.429Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQFW4QRauak
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"Whew..." I breathed and grasped the counter. "Kept my face together."429Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzyVXPuKrSp
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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.429Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡm6owfmDQxF
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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.429Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfQFAm9txCq
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My fingers itched up towards the little heart locket resting on my neck.429Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡszQl4mro3I
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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."429Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8E6ftE7uEG
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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.429Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBwvd5Bg6iY
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Who would've known it was our last time together.429Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAnbGSBBqW7
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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.429Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNW8gM8ANh5
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I wasn't sure what I was feeling anymore. Numb? Shocked?429Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNLJmCdQaTB
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I walked out back towards the bed, grabbing the scary contract on my way.429Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeE2Px6E850
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This offer is extended to Ms. Roberta (Robbie) Quinn sister of Josh Quinn of Bend, Oregon.429Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9MTA1HYCNp
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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. 429Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTgTid3fH87
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"Who do these people think they are?" I scoffed lowly.429Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0zTicGL4uU
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- Roberta Quinn is to work on the family grounds after her 18th birthday429Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzbB8fUMEQs
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-Roberta Quinn is to finish all current education429Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcZs2ZvHAwc
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-Roberta Quinn is to resign from any and all active employment429Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRTWaOfyxFL
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-Roberta Quinn is to surrender any property (cars, houses, stocks) to the family429Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡy1gMcxQGS2
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-Roberta Quinn is to be escorted when leaving the grounds429Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbcADHU4XA8
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-Roberta Quinn is to report to Mr. and Mrs. Williams only when in the estate.429Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTcby6blzsS
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-Roberta Quinn is to not interrupt or speak to Mr. Wolfe unless requested. 429Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡd3MLGb6iYT
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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."429Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0J1kE2Rm9M
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"Not at all."429Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZ9tHR5fMsh
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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.429Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoo7QkyCRQT
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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."429Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzRLqR7S06u
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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."429Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMlC6QS04iE
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"So..."Angel begun and moved to sit next to me. "Any thoughts?"429Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡO609RpKCua
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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."429Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgGv0cV9uQ0
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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."429Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtcKI04lRLo
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"Sure," I rolled my eyes. "Does he kill people or something?" I snort.429Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1EymV9HfBM
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She doesn't laugh. This chick really has no sense of humor.429Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡev4tyKOXYF
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"Shut up." I teased. "No he doesn't."429Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbVpO8EHNUl
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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."429Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡw5gIkaWZAP
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"H-he'd kill me? This is the man my brother was involved with?"429Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHldvJJiNZg
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"Your brother wasn't just an acquaintance...he was sworn into this life with him." Angel responded.429Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ04voGVbc7c
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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."429Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPDL5syktRP
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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."429Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqkJfTryD3y
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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?"429Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxK0PlmYCNL
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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."429Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡG6K6sn31TL
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"Well congratulations on the new job." 429Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgHUqExMgRJ
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Angel ignored me,"Let's get serious here, Robbie. This needs to be signed before 12pm."429Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0OYy5w3y5k
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"What happens after I sign it?" I challenged. "Where do I go?"429Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡw0gedjGEL1
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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."429Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0kwNA4Gg76
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My mouth fell open, "I have to fucking move?"429Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhVeK0tgrKL
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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.429Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaEWVydBXrj
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I've known this chick less than 24 hours and she's already ripping me a new one.429Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDUv1msQsUR
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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."429Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJU3XHc6ntW
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"What a better time to start. A whole new beginning...new friends, new school, new start."429Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbZiVjQ2hnV
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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?"429Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGrIj2LqgVM
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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."429Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTonIM3CQlD
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"How old is this guy? Fucking sixty or something?" I snorted. 429Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡm5L4K0PeE0
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What if it's a set up? Maybe this is Jagger's plan to finish the job.429Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2eTTcxNlld
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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?"429Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1Q5cYX5Q8I
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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.429Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3DdiZ13M4V
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Angel stared back, her blue eyes softening. "Let's be realistic here, what's holding you back from this?"429Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQgOCmMCsNY
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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."429Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXmHPVXFHuF
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"He's professional about this, Robbie. Like I said, the chance of you seeing him around often is slim."429Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsurt6h8fxp
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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?"429Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡp6SCcrzVor
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She nodded, smiling brightly. "I'll be keeping tabs frequently." 429Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPK1YBIF8hy
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"Alright...alright. Give me a damn pen."429Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3aVmvfTmpv
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