"Good morning, Ms. Quinn."413Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgLrEdCJmAO
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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.413Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmmTHShGONL
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"M-morning." I grumbled.413Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGQ32G5d9mX
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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." 413Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0V0PMIhacU
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I stared at the nurse, confused. "Returns? She's coming back today?"413Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡly1naSbdif
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"Yes, she has to work to finish up here for the hospital."413Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmBKxtlU4KM
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"She sure does." I mumbled lowly.413Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡs7Lyhv4fky
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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."413Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbE8S15i1Ez
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"Thank you, that'd be nice."413Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3GZviVDutc
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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.413Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGpnL4jeqo1
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The contract laid on the table next to me. Sticking out like a sore thumb with the weight it held.413Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxece0DWqSk
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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.413Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfFZ8H7aYNr
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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.413Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxbl5GMEQgc
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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.413Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcm7bIQK9pv
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I still wasn't sure if this was actual reality or some weird sick nightmare.413Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQbc8DoI9uh
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Josh being gone didn't feel possible. Why would he do something so idiotic?413Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAOdC3KOuss
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"You're so stupid, Josh." I whispered angrily. "You should be here so I can tell you that."413Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡc1JhGR48Gz
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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.413Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9bAHKAsVwX
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I stepped slowly in front of the mirror and reached out to wipe away the condensation.413Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIMP27hbxBQ
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Brown, doe eyes...thick ginger hair...scatters of brown freckles...pale skin.413Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkOWDglUf3D
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"Whew..." I breathed and grasped the counter. "Kept my face together."413Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSFih4W0stX
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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.413Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiblrHfdz0t
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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.413Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGqCPfExx3R
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My fingers itched up towards the little heart locket resting on my neck.413Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡr3lZ8FDIHN
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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."413Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡN2kYlq4eJw
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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.413Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡutF3LtXtEB
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Who would've known it was our last time together.413Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8b8sdJhUfI
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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.413Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjvl138xiFR
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I wasn't sure what I was feeling anymore. Numb? Shocked?413Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRXQI2QenbM
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I walked out back towards the bed, grabbing the scary contract on my way.413Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKmNjiBgX2O
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This offer is extended to Ms. Roberta (Robbie) Quinn sister of Josh Quinn of Bend, Oregon.413Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpLEYS5D6i4
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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. 413Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWrVFIsFeRn
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"Who do these people think they are?" I scoffed lowly.413Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡg5QnLHm5d4
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- Roberta Quinn is to work on the family grounds after her 18th birthday413Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8V6jf0Tq6N
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-Roberta Quinn is to finish all current education413Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZsCtBfbkc4
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-Roberta Quinn is to resign from any and all active employment413Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9KJLA049mx
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-Roberta Quinn is to surrender any property (cars, houses, stocks) to the family413Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡS8NdTdOsJD
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-Roberta Quinn is to be escorted when leaving the grounds413Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOsIk4m6KTu
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-Roberta Quinn is to report to Mr. and Mrs. Williams only when in the estate.413Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1Q6TBXtts1
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-Roberta Quinn is to not interrupt or speak to Mr. Wolfe unless requested. 413Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHhA9BdCu9n
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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."413Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeDc87BMuJn
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"Not at all."413Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5gFE3rtDO9
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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.413Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡP1j6Emh0rd
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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."413Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPSWlcc9VJW
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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."413Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡk3mtf3BGUr
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"So..."Angel begun and moved to sit next to me. "Any thoughts?"413Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ40SG9O6alu
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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."413Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvqOptMdZiY
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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."413Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMswXikbq8i
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"Sure," I rolled my eyes. "Does he kill people or something?" I snort.413Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡElakhQMpqA
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She doesn't laugh. This chick really has no sense of humor.413Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhp2EIEFaIx
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"Shut up." I teased. "No he doesn't."413Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtDG0KLx9N7
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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."413Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡomDanWrQtE
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"H-he'd kill me? This is the man my brother was involved with?"413Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKnf1J4mdxM
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"Your brother wasn't just an acquaintance...he was sworn into this life with him." Angel responded.413Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeedQMFy4yl
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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."413Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡn9JsQFKZhe
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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."413Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqiWBTDdfG2
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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?"413Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSdjWDIMi0w
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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."413Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡygrxG2mEKm
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"Well congratulations on the new job." 413Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeCuU1zNaeq
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Angel ignored me,"Let's get serious here, Robbie. This needs to be signed before 12pm."413Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtp3aNoNKUh
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"What happens after I sign it?" I challenged. "Where do I go?"413Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHTIt7Ef1l0
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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."413Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡl3mjX5x01t
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My mouth fell open, "I have to fucking move?"413Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7GheEQbleI
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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.413Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLvEopPF2pw
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I've known this chick less than 24 hours and she's already ripping me a new one.413Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmYXFrdMWWS
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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."413Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUuOjmzjXqR
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"What a better time to start. A whole new beginning...new friends, new school, new start."413Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPwW3vsi3mQ
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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?"413Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLmtQEjiMIp
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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."413Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡROtBBT3EFU
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"How old is this guy? Fucking sixty or something?" I snorted. 413Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQXEeLLbXnO
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What if it's a set up? Maybe this is Jagger's plan to finish the job.413Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8SlgcvJXoR
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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?"413Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdZL6lj20k0
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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.413Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBy39IV6lR2
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Angel stared back, her blue eyes softening. "Let's be realistic here, what's holding you back from this?"413Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzG7g5LoLip
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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."413Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMS4hCIg7hq
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"He's professional about this, Robbie. Like I said, the chance of you seeing him around often is slim."413Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVr6aT4eSQq
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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?"413Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBpAUAgjmaE
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She nodded, smiling brightly. "I'll be keeping tabs frequently." 413Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEtqw5lu9Mn
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"Alright...alright. Give me a damn pen."413Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgPowhRZboE
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