"Good morning, Ms. Quinn."338Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqaI8LuK6Ph
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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.338Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWKbpGj1vju
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"M-morning." I grumbled.338Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwJj0CPmQEK
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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." 338Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaMleRIGEBE
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I stared at the nurse, confused. "Returns? She's coming back today?"338Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBfj9BxQHGb
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"Yes, she has to work to finish up here for the hospital."338Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTu0ROhYs4T
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"She sure does." I mumbled lowly.338Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9ZfUpJeeej
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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."338Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYT50yH43tM
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"Thank you, that'd be nice."338Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0AFmdC9E9v
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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.338Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHjY2ht0Awi
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The contract laid on the table next to me. Sticking out like a sore thumb with the weight it held.338Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWPz0djmWu2
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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.338Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡv6IK433V7B
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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.338Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZ1ngdEy20O
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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.338Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡatZH6Q7Fti
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I still wasn't sure if this was actual reality or some weird sick nightmare.338Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjLIpOwgfNm
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Josh being gone didn't feel possible. Why would he do something so idiotic?338Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPa94ZLKT6j
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"You're so stupid, Josh." I whispered angrily. "You should be here so I can tell you that."338Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡe8dCBOuGlf
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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.338Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwgywCBNYoX
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I stepped slowly in front of the mirror and reached out to wipe away the condensation.338Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlKIwwHbXrO
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Brown, doe eyes...thick ginger hair...scatters of brown freckles...pale skin.338Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsDo9PUD6pD
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"Whew..." I breathed and grasped the counter. "Kept my face together."338Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEmJicnP4QF
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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.338Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡz6HwIqGLoi
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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.338Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡf4FuPU5Miz
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My fingers itched up towards the little heart locket resting on my neck.338Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKV8cPgvDtg
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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."338Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkAaxngikLT
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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.338Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBmsIKSQbgH
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Who would've known it was our last time together.338Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqV3oW6rSn7
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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.338Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVirh2LY7uX
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I wasn't sure what I was feeling anymore. Numb? Shocked?338Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVcCmFjr2jU
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I walked out back towards the bed, grabbing the scary contract on my way.338Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEfmrGDpZQc
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This offer is extended to Ms. Roberta (Robbie) Quinn sister of Josh Quinn of Bend, Oregon.338Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzVYDT7ut6S
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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. 338Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWcOjmi4lgQ
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"Who do these people think they are?" I scoffed lowly.338Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHiEwKTBzUi
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- Roberta Quinn is to work on the family grounds after her 18th birthday338Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwrDmW7LUjr
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-Roberta Quinn is to finish all current education338Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡst43kfsldT
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-Roberta Quinn is to resign from any and all active employment338Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7tH1cUGGV3
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-Roberta Quinn is to surrender any property (cars, houses, stocks) to the family338Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgHV5Xigu48
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-Roberta Quinn is to be escorted when leaving the grounds338Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡT7G8zT2U9C
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-Roberta Quinn is to report to Mr. and Mrs. Williams only when in the estate.338Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZxkMMvCgrS
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-Roberta Quinn is to not interrupt or speak to Mr. Wolfe unless requested. 338Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxF96r8y142
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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."338Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡC4U3SXLzo4
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"Not at all."338Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkMBOBrTzW6
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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.338Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGcP2sGGUeT
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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."338Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmFnOfjTd3i
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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."338Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡE3TQQp2aq5
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"So..."Angel begun and moved to sit next to me. "Any thoughts?"338Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCBqg1C69HH
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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."338Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwN3fdr7Dpz
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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."338Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡh0dyBUwuIr
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"Sure," I rolled my eyes. "Does he kill people or something?" I snort.338Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNvftF7osM0
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She doesn't laugh. This chick really has no sense of humor.338Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHNIxc8n1eB
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"Shut up." I teased. "No he doesn't."338Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJjRVdcbQkH
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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."338Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡO2iY7MTgYf
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"H-he'd kill me? This is the man my brother was involved with?"338Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYuz0OIAxOC
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"Your brother wasn't just an acquaintance...he was sworn into this life with him." Angel responded.338Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡH1F4m361bZ
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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."338Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwGbGpVCOAp
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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."338Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡP5L2o5NgaI
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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?"338Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡU17NuT9ofG
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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."338Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8spChFQr8a
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"Well congratulations on the new job." 338Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsHTrybscUx
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Angel ignored me,"Let's get serious here, Robbie. This needs to be signed before 12pm."338Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyDjG1pxyrX
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"What happens after I sign it?" I challenged. "Where do I go?"338Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoJc0INkutc
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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."338Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmdBIgKUOms
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My mouth fell open, "I have to fucking move?"338Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOftp5bY4GU
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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.338Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEMsz0SzT6I
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I've known this chick less than 24 hours and she's already ripping me a new one.338Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmXeO5B233l
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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."338Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡc5WWtyqubh
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"What a better time to start. A whole new beginning...new friends, new school, new start."338Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTc9czAoX3T
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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?"338Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡT2PTFXQEmX
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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."338Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡby5O40Nd81
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"How old is this guy? Fucking sixty or something?" I snorted. 338Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡo376ojAo3q
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What if it's a set up? Maybe this is Jagger's plan to finish the job.338Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlJMLQPEmlJ
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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?"338Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgeszvIi5iq
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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.338Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXvQYfTn0PG
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Angel stared back, her blue eyes softening. "Let's be realistic here, what's holding you back from this?"338Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWAnPnm5vwS
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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."338Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjUd01vqX7s
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"He's professional about this, Robbie. Like I said, the chance of you seeing him around often is slim."338Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡi05tDAZBjF
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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?"338Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmmo0lFFDKV
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She nodded, smiling brightly. "I'll be keeping tabs frequently." 338Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSy3TSRUZeR
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"Alright...alright. Give me a damn pen."338Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIVQFyTpX2S
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