"Good morning, Ms. Quinn."412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbKRODuoWEM
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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.412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2qgoAQHylr
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"M-morning." I grumbled.412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXJ2xTHSu46
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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." 412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYUGm2leAaQ
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I stared at the nurse, confused. "Returns? She's coming back today?"412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLyrlCDXON1
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"Yes, she has to work to finish up here for the hospital."412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAqX7jsipJL
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"She sure does." I mumbled lowly.412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡW4Jws5oMvO
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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."412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcmoSkCczTw
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"Thank you, that'd be nice."412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1ItvZJfA0C
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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.412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4hMc4d091M
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The contract laid on the table next to me. Sticking out like a sore thumb with the weight it held.412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡc8etdgcE6k
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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.412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡba7N71mOZQ
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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.412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9wbq2yBkQz
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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.412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlHSeNWIOUp
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I still wasn't sure if this was actual reality or some weird sick nightmare.412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCHnXycMiWu
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Josh being gone didn't feel possible. Why would he do something so idiotic?412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGgzAFmCSBz
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"You're so stupid, Josh." I whispered angrily. "You should be here so I can tell you that."412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsizwN52msP
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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.412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzXkqOZO20I
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I stepped slowly in front of the mirror and reached out to wipe away the condensation.412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVXQr7h8mo2
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Brown, doe eyes...thick ginger hair...scatters of brown freckles...pale skin.412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡz1j8op6oXR
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"Whew..." I breathed and grasped the counter. "Kept my face together."412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVCnHC7VMcs
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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.412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRF45of2Un9
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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.412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqSQRAxXh9W
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My fingers itched up towards the little heart locket resting on my neck.412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsV9SOzPnOh
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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."412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡs2l0rdP6Ze
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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.412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ07udfY3BYB
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Who would've known it was our last time together.412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnU9bCkg6aO
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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.412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡU85WrMt0Tj
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I wasn't sure what I was feeling anymore. Numb? Shocked?412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡO8KyEAf5Fv
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I walked out back towards the bed, grabbing the scary contract on my way.412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHKxzmrSV76
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This offer is extended to Ms. Roberta (Robbie) Quinn sister of Josh Quinn of Bend, Oregon.412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnaKhKaDESo
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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. 412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5hSIbHBoSU
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"Who do these people think they are?" I scoffed lowly.412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjAviXB9nHL
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- Roberta Quinn is to work on the family grounds after her 18th birthday412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoD5F5cinjH
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-Roberta Quinn is to finish all current education412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsnvrH3JhKc
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-Roberta Quinn is to resign from any and all active employment412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKTne6HVLQv
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-Roberta Quinn is to surrender any property (cars, houses, stocks) to the family412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLBGU9S9O1f
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-Roberta Quinn is to be escorted when leaving the grounds412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMOey7bFYPc
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-Roberta Quinn is to report to Mr. and Mrs. Williams only when in the estate.412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1uiskO57nt
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-Roberta Quinn is to not interrupt or speak to Mr. Wolfe unless requested. 412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡA7ARIQD18U
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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."412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡliZ0YxnxRs
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"Not at all."412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡX2rOF3KeMX
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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.412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlwyAJ1QF1j
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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."412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2rP1m90pBu
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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."412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7gYBzJQPbV
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"So..."Angel begun and moved to sit next to me. "Any thoughts?"412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgWmrC04pXQ
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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."412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuOht9tLP5z
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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."412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡB0rw63ObmF
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"Sure," I rolled my eyes. "Does he kill people or something?" I snort.412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡt33cAu2E4g
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She doesn't laugh. This chick really has no sense of humor.412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkzt7HWyGV5
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"Shut up." I teased. "No he doesn't."412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2uPSEuIjZl
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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."412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaN61B1FKMr
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"H-he'd kill me? This is the man my brother was involved with?"412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtazCm2K1SV
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"Your brother wasn't just an acquaintance...he was sworn into this life with him." Angel responded.412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1m928Y1EAI
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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."412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKjL6ReWxTy
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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."412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡptDHFoWZMy
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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?"412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1nkdYyVHaz
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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."412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBr4K9xf4za
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"Well congratulations on the new job." 412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdr08KitFXk
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Angel ignored me,"Let's get serious here, Robbie. This needs to be signed before 12pm."412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLPfaAA3pHa
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"What happens after I sign it?" I challenged. "Where do I go?"412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjjyEe7402B
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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."412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7RHRrclOtt
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My mouth fell open, "I have to fucking move?"412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXEn9Gg3iXj
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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.412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4VmTo5KqLK
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I've known this chick less than 24 hours and she's already ripping me a new one.412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXzsCPLlwZP
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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."412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡl7iQbTS6pj
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"What a better time to start. A whole new beginning...new friends, new school, new start."412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxZw8Vcd2VD
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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?"412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ74hgVlcsTU
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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."412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGOSOUBy6V8
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"How old is this guy? Fucking sixty or something?" I snorted. 412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhpokoOSIYF
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What if it's a set up? Maybe this is Jagger's plan to finish the job.412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnJb02BqctC
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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?"412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡw61Nix0zgd
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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.412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2079bVXCMB
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Angel stared back, her blue eyes softening. "Let's be realistic here, what's holding you back from this?"412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSfAvYLJbfV
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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."412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡi18JdA1heP
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"He's professional about this, Robbie. Like I said, the chance of you seeing him around often is slim."412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡb7szmduM3e
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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?"412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVATl4xKvr4
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She nodded, smiling brightly. "I'll be keeping tabs frequently." 412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWmVDunTUUv
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"Alright...alright. Give me a damn pen."412Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxMLzrFSGtc
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