"Good morning, Ms. Quinn."250Please respect copyright.PENANAVlMRLIbtnQ
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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.250Please respect copyright.PENANADGyalFZTW3
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"M-morning." I grumbled.250Please respect copyright.PENANA0EQRrihzhi
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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." 250Please respect copyright.PENANAINtxY39dIQ
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I stared at the nurse, confused. "Returns? She's coming back today?"250Please respect copyright.PENANArfXUll9ueB
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"Yes, she has to work to finish up here for the hospital."250Please respect copyright.PENANABPiscjITYF
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"She sure does." I mumbled lowly.250Please respect copyright.PENANAsj0WVDHuwB
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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."250Please respect copyright.PENANAsxY0qH2Uks
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"Thank you, that'd be nice."250Please respect copyright.PENANAfXtCZfyd8o
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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.250Please respect copyright.PENANAEkHmlmyG0B
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The contract laid on the table next to me. Sticking out like a sore thumb with the weight it held.250Please respect copyright.PENANALdwVjontak
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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.250Please respect copyright.PENANAsBaUbes9N6
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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.250Please respect copyright.PENANA2NwHCHPaSS
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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.250Please respect copyright.PENANACVDtrmlMEA
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I still wasn't sure if this was actual reality or some weird sick nightmare.250Please respect copyright.PENANA1Hiy81mlsj
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Josh being gone didn't feel possible. Why would he do something so idiotic?250Please respect copyright.PENANAQEmTs59O96
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"You're so stupid, Josh." I whispered angrily. "You should be here so I can tell you that."250Please respect copyright.PENANAjT5R2PgARt
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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.250Please respect copyright.PENANAI141RlUNXh
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I stepped slowly in front of the mirror and reached out to wipe away the condensation.250Please respect copyright.PENANAzZIWDaZSfC
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Brown, doe eyes...thick ginger hair...scatters of brown freckles...pale skin.250Please respect copyright.PENANAxWg3AMbfRD
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"Whew..." I breathed and grasped the counter. "Kept my face together."250Please respect copyright.PENANAIKBywswaDZ
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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.250Please respect copyright.PENANA2P3F9EL81i
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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.250Please respect copyright.PENANAwsg1M3fAaQ
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My fingers itched up towards the little heart locket resting on my neck.250Please respect copyright.PENANAUfXAWLwPSn
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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."250Please respect copyright.PENANA5Ms0IA8Zo5
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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.250Please respect copyright.PENANACJGaEtexQq
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Who would've known it was our last time together.250Please respect copyright.PENANA6TXGpAkho6
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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.250Please respect copyright.PENANAulBtB5d96X
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I wasn't sure what I was feeling anymore. Numb? Shocked?250Please respect copyright.PENANAWBkvVDTrno
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I walked out back towards the bed, grabbing the scary contract on my way.250Please respect copyright.PENANAYCy9aDCE6L
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This offer is extended to Ms. Roberta (Robbie) Quinn sister of Josh Quinn of Bend, Oregon.250Please respect copyright.PENANAoJOoy9Kls6
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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. 250Please respect copyright.PENANA39dw3x6Zkf
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"Who do these people think they are?" I scoffed lowly.250Please respect copyright.PENANA8bCPtjjltN
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- Roberta Quinn is to work on the family grounds after her 18th birthday250Please respect copyright.PENANAZHcKo4XBmD
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-Roberta Quinn is to finish all current education250Please respect copyright.PENANAXfDpuylhKf
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-Roberta Quinn is to resign from any and all active employment250Please respect copyright.PENANAbWKshoTcGK
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-Roberta Quinn is to surrender any property (cars, houses, stocks) to the family250Please respect copyright.PENANAN55Le9WGoJ
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-Roberta Quinn is to be escorted when leaving the grounds250Please respect copyright.PENANA5a9Gfwm6NQ
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-Roberta Quinn is to report to Mr. and Mrs. Williams only when in the estate.250Please respect copyright.PENANA2Ce5kxH4Nn
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-Roberta Quinn is to not interrupt or speak to Mr. Wolfe unless requested. 250Please respect copyright.PENANAnBhyLA9uVg
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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."250Please respect copyright.PENANA4rNdaOJNAD
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"Not at all."250Please respect copyright.PENANAyk2IPF1NeZ
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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.250Please respect copyright.PENANAI06ICpeRFn
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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."250Please respect copyright.PENANAM4wvRd4nV9
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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."250Please respect copyright.PENANASkhEunrzOt
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"So..."Angel begun and moved to sit next to me. "Any thoughts?"250Please respect copyright.PENANAUYAI5m9OXC
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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."250Please respect copyright.PENANAChRD0QDpfM
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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."250Please respect copyright.PENANA2bipKHI19B
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"Sure," I rolled my eyes. "Does he kill people or something?" I snort.250Please respect copyright.PENANAdIWy402BRK
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She doesn't laugh. This chick really has no sense of humor.250Please respect copyright.PENANALtffgTRW72
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"Shut up." I teased. "No he doesn't."250Please respect copyright.PENANARzXkGUNgxg
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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."250Please respect copyright.PENANAnpHh0Wfsjk
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"H-he'd kill me? This is the man my brother was involved with?"250Please respect copyright.PENANA3L6GtRQPii
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"Your brother wasn't just an acquaintance...he was sworn into this life with him." Angel responded.250Please respect copyright.PENANAL2q0vC34DU
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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."250Please respect copyright.PENANABqBvCRrKhr
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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."250Please respect copyright.PENANAPYQjba2XV2
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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?"250Please respect copyright.PENANAXOrMjTb2g8
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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."250Please respect copyright.PENANASVtQsdhwlC
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"Well congratulations on the new job." 250Please respect copyright.PENANA8p7QqS9kpQ
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Angel ignored me,"Let's get serious here, Robbie. This needs to be signed before 12pm."250Please respect copyright.PENANA7yYOc5gSVV
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"What happens after I sign it?" I challenged. "Where do I go?"250Please respect copyright.PENANAmi0C1OBter
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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."250Please respect copyright.PENANAREXxgbZInc
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My mouth fell open, "I have to fucking move?"250Please respect copyright.PENANArZbwUgQEBz
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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.250Please respect copyright.PENANAH7AwAxQlfj
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I've known this chick less than 24 hours and she's already ripping me a new one.250Please respect copyright.PENANACATulhJpiT
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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."250Please respect copyright.PENANAWry5At7O5q
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"What a better time to start. A whole new beginning...new friends, new school, new start."250Please respect copyright.PENANAYjNTrk49cF
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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?"250Please respect copyright.PENANAFsvsCy3tM8
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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."250Please respect copyright.PENANAvMYpI4qr7h
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"How old is this guy? Fucking sixty or something?" I snorted. 250Please respect copyright.PENANAFZeuwAKka5
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What if it's a set up? Maybe this is Jagger's plan to finish the job.250Please respect copyright.PENANA4A99p7Fx9j
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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?"250Please respect copyright.PENANAv2W2ixkNY2
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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.250Please respect copyright.PENANAusPXx6Op1B
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Angel stared back, her blue eyes softening. "Let's be realistic here, what's holding you back from this?"250Please respect copyright.PENANASEv5pf268u
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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."250Please respect copyright.PENANA9Eitu5j6Dt
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"He's professional about this, Robbie. Like I said, the chance of you seeing him around often is slim."250Please respect copyright.PENANA4RoHhS17MM
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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?"250Please respect copyright.PENANAaW14ID2Dwa
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She nodded, smiling brightly. "I'll be keeping tabs frequently." 250Please respect copyright.PENANAVr96uEbJOL
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"Alright...alright. Give me a damn pen."250Please respect copyright.PENANA5zDbXrVbQO
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