"Good morning, Ms. Quinn."377Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHM749oW7eU
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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.377Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡy0MS0CTPtU
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"M-morning." I grumbled.377Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSztIxWrj5P
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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." 377Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqSzA0wE33M
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I stared at the nurse, confused. "Returns? She's coming back today?"377Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcG8lWtGYec
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"Yes, she has to work to finish up here for the hospital."377Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEmTygzPxbV
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"She sure does." I mumbled lowly.377Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPu3andA7yP
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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."377Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8x5rKPHft0
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"Thank you, that'd be nice."377Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtbPEpWOIc6
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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.377Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡM6NRE2vB4c
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The contract laid on the table next to me. Sticking out like a sore thumb with the weight it held.377Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjtnmo7MIzD
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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.377Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTDoK5XFmpM
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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.377Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBaAMpJEVBi
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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.377Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6vPr54qCBr
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I still wasn't sure if this was actual reality or some weird sick nightmare.377Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZeasJlvtk6
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Josh being gone didn't feel possible. Why would he do something so idiotic?377Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzEP2Xiar8O
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"You're so stupid, Josh." I whispered angrily. "You should be here so I can tell you that."377Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuHGAanxktb
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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.377Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxFTbHeobEx
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I stepped slowly in front of the mirror and reached out to wipe away the condensation.377Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7Dy4pAsxIh
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Brown, doe eyes...thick ginger hair...scatters of brown freckles...pale skin.377Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAeb6dDFxUi
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"Whew..." I breathed and grasped the counter. "Kept my face together."377Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡByii9AQ2g1
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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.377Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLxfTz2JPEy
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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.377Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYDzRhTlsiO
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My fingers itched up towards the little heart locket resting on my neck.377Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0WNPnJQJs5
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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."377Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhX3o7WzIm5
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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.377Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOcGjjoMTKw
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Who would've known it was our last time together.377Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡROOuEIETwC
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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.377Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGtoMicncO9
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I wasn't sure what I was feeling anymore. Numb? Shocked?377Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡG1V1jlK3M5
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I walked out back towards the bed, grabbing the scary contract on my way.377Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtl8VkcALJt
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This offer is extended to Ms. Roberta (Robbie) Quinn sister of Josh Quinn of Bend, Oregon.377Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZWXQMT4IhW
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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. 377Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTi6GjQQrKw
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"Who do these people think they are?" I scoffed lowly.377Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFn7fbKM3Px
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- Roberta Quinn is to work on the family grounds after her 18th birthday377Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡP4VacvqMeh
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-Roberta Quinn is to finish all current education377Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9JNu8hgRAQ
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-Roberta Quinn is to resign from any and all active employment377Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXz1qo9jMco
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-Roberta Quinn is to surrender any property (cars, houses, stocks) to the family377Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡstxexi0la6
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-Roberta Quinn is to be escorted when leaving the grounds377Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqOD4EnJ8aB
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-Roberta Quinn is to report to Mr. and Mrs. Williams only when in the estate.377Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqvBba2BIlJ
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-Roberta Quinn is to not interrupt or speak to Mr. Wolfe unless requested. 377Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAKBq9L0F9d
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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."377Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhRmp0I8Eex
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"Not at all."377Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFYw4qdn00b
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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.377Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVqLeCedH92
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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."377Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxnDL8z9PQe
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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."377Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3CHQYWNF0Z
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"So..."Angel begun and moved to sit next to me. "Any thoughts?"377Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡC9QcRGWp4Z
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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."377Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYAhrSWEt1y
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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."377Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVDRKGmLVXx
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"Sure," I rolled my eyes. "Does he kill people or something?" I snort.377Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHraaCs8Era
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She doesn't laugh. This chick really has no sense of humor.377Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQXxSxqTyHd
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"Shut up." I teased. "No he doesn't."377Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡr5GvsCc9JK
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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."377Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡICCouzc0KA
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"H-he'd kill me? This is the man my brother was involved with?"377Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAGYuuB5pbE
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"Your brother wasn't just an acquaintance...he was sworn into this life with him." Angel responded.377Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIY9tHJfdwd
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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."377Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡir5f7BlHmd
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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."377Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnksvAzd59z
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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?"377Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡERzDBrSspk
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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."377Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGrTK9no7qo
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"Well congratulations on the new job." 377Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpppFTV7TTB
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Angel ignored me,"Let's get serious here, Robbie. This needs to be signed before 12pm."377Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFR1pFculB0
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"What happens after I sign it?" I challenged. "Where do I go?"377Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1wTuzVQfyW
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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."377Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFXS3yYQWpP
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My mouth fell open, "I have to fucking move?"377Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFqfDJOjVaR
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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.377Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡd9CCTBmTJt
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I've known this chick less than 24 hours and she's already ripping me a new one.377Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCf1SD7bhB5
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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."377Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzDp0YKctGe
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"What a better time to start. A whole new beginning...new friends, new school, new start."377Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡu57xOHnmlH
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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?"377Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbYALD5fm1x
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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."377Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7ecJH5BBU9
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"How old is this guy? Fucking sixty or something?" I snorted. 377Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjS0Q5LZ2v5
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What if it's a set up? Maybe this is Jagger's plan to finish the job.377Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbJheqA47Vi
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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?"377Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVJ8AEmzhlq
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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.377Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaTKKvdgM7S
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Angel stared back, her blue eyes softening. "Let's be realistic here, what's holding you back from this?"377Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMb6VmT8xhp
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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."377Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuSS2ptGZm5
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"He's professional about this, Robbie. Like I said, the chance of you seeing him around often is slim."377Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTgZeXPRx6J
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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?"377Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTuQTRQ1wvI
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She nodded, smiling brightly. "I'll be keeping tabs frequently." 377Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡypziAbHO01
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"Alright...alright. Give me a damn pen."377Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhAJJdUI1Xg
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