"Good morning, Ms. Quinn."316Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJFjJ5l6Itm
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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.316Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡW7IuIKSThW
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"M-morning." I grumbled.316Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡs1qmXjfx2g
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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." 316Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡq1CxokbG9C
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I stared at the nurse, confused. "Returns? She's coming back today?"316Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDnLnxNk7kQ
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"Yes, she has to work to finish up here for the hospital."316Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDLu5JlYzJr
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"She sure does." I mumbled lowly.316Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUbwxaEzZ1q
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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."316Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsuu9s6o9PF
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"Thank you, that'd be nice."316Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGu3UB0Vbyx
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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.316Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡswQiQKRcxd
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The contract laid on the table next to me. Sticking out like a sore thumb with the weight it held.316Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSzhtspvla8
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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.316Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhjFW6I8Hja
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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.316Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8nbAgQ6ivY
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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.316Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8SmenpEljA
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I still wasn't sure if this was actual reality or some weird sick nightmare.316Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2Tm6101ZMT
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Josh being gone didn't feel possible. Why would he do something so idiotic?316Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡepiaTxHTLL
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"You're so stupid, Josh." I whispered angrily. "You should be here so I can tell you that."316Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCnoChHKwO5
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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.316Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvKvjQjiWjJ
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I stepped slowly in front of the mirror and reached out to wipe away the condensation.316Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXKC1vSyapi
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Brown, doe eyes...thick ginger hair...scatters of brown freckles...pale skin.316Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDfsMy3rggn
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"Whew..." I breathed and grasped the counter. "Kept my face together."316Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8RUkvAmUkt
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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.316Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkGM4kphoGL
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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.316Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtomX0tnPG8
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My fingers itched up towards the little heart locket resting on my neck.316Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYQCHgeStfu
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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."316Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwEeZS8TN7K
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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.316Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8r2475cGZn
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Who would've known it was our last time together.316Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7LG9PyhUj7
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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.316Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5GguYPjCya
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I wasn't sure what I was feeling anymore. Numb? Shocked?316Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHrF5n8V14V
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I walked out back towards the bed, grabbing the scary contract on my way.316Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaqqKz2R6XA
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This offer is extended to Ms. Roberta (Robbie) Quinn sister of Josh Quinn of Bend, Oregon.316Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQkYhfhVQ5j
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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. 316Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyUms5nqNG2
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"Who do these people think they are?" I scoffed lowly.316Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡd5d5uD3n2x
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- Roberta Quinn is to work on the family grounds after her 18th birthday316Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyfcq0bKRcJ
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-Roberta Quinn is to finish all current education316Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuin1XMr8iU
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-Roberta Quinn is to resign from any and all active employment316Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlXqhpVrNs7
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-Roberta Quinn is to surrender any property (cars, houses, stocks) to the family316Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡP17qWFB6dL
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-Roberta Quinn is to be escorted when leaving the grounds316Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMUXonHLrO2
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-Roberta Quinn is to report to Mr. and Mrs. Williams only when in the estate.316Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtuUVAWhKiQ
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-Roberta Quinn is to not interrupt or speak to Mr. Wolfe unless requested. 316Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzWCLfvC8Sa
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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."316Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6lfD2BXaM2
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"Not at all."316Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5UltjVU2ay
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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.316Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmEgScQNTYz
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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."316Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcp41xLkQ9c
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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."316Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡh35twG6spo
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"So..."Angel begun and moved to sit next to me. "Any thoughts?"316Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbNwsy9shHL
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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."316Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnRoKz3kAFL
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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."316Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2dBHwH4i1c
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"Sure," I rolled my eyes. "Does he kill people or something?" I snort.316Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjtys9IhmOU
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She doesn't laugh. This chick really has no sense of humor.316Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnau54u23TU
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"Shut up." I teased. "No he doesn't."316Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmligz8eQGj
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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."316Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcTt5Q4ySL2
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"H-he'd kill me? This is the man my brother was involved with?"316Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxJwoxnXdQU
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"Your brother wasn't just an acquaintance...he was sworn into this life with him." Angel responded.316Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZzt7j70on8
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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."316Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5PRKT7coKi
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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."316Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCJZy24wWAp
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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?"316Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡz4ZQVcZ7bO
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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."316Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeN1w8Km3gg
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"Well congratulations on the new job." 316Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡt0qpZerszg
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Angel ignored me,"Let's get serious here, Robbie. This needs to be signed before 12pm."316Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlsXVZLQqte
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"What happens after I sign it?" I challenged. "Where do I go?"316Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzXXYlhT32k
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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."316Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnYT7EruRrC
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My mouth fell open, "I have to fucking move?"316Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMhxn7IquRE
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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.316Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKWMS1MmM6C
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I've known this chick less than 24 hours and she's already ripping me a new one.316Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYo5M7z437O
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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."316Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXz2ImgfJAi
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"What a better time to start. A whole new beginning...new friends, new school, new start."316Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡh5JxvLe9IT
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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?"316Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7bNkTcN2ST
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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."316Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVlmD0sMRYV
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"How old is this guy? Fucking sixty or something?" I snorted. 316Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1T63D07F8G
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What if it's a set up? Maybe this is Jagger's plan to finish the job.316Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAgkQ9GDAiB
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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?"316Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRVMFO7FJXV
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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.316Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOmxHHag5Is
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Angel stared back, her blue eyes softening. "Let's be realistic here, what's holding you back from this?"316Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeJyHpzhimL
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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."316Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyZprEyEIwZ
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"He's professional about this, Robbie. Like I said, the chance of you seeing him around often is slim."316Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQ4Wrn2q2kN
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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?"316Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnNxCifjHQG
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She nodded, smiling brightly. "I'll be keeping tabs frequently." 316Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡt9K5nlfU6D
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"Alright...alright. Give me a damn pen."316Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡN7PZfXvvXo
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