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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.330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFLFZ16LkQd
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"M-morning." I grumbled.330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9Cmoe57xpX
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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." 330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWT7N9QhNWu
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I stared at the nurse, confused. "Returns? She's coming back today?"330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtyKhpwHkJQ
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"Yes, she has to work to finish up here for the hospital."330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8RZ6YNrmWX
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"She sure does." I mumbled lowly.330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzxSMg2J02Z
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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."330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvy8xr0BhQa
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"Thank you, that'd be nice."330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡccqdr6zgA5
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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.330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7POQSYpeEV
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The contract laid on the table next to me. Sticking out like a sore thumb with the weight it held.330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5QnvixIdfr
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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.330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡScRGkA0eqg
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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.330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiPZveFovfB
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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.330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjvwsav3z0t
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I still wasn't sure if this was actual reality or some weird sick nightmare.330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkhAbt5dRtr
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Josh being gone didn't feel possible. Why would he do something so idiotic?330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7bGmPyKOCn
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"You're so stupid, Josh." I whispered angrily. "You should be here so I can tell you that."330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQgfo8mA3uq
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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.330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtGKX0jLFTJ
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I stepped slowly in front of the mirror and reached out to wipe away the condensation.330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVELBtwGtdu
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Brown, doe eyes...thick ginger hair...scatters of brown freckles...pale skin.330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0TMLtfhUMX
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"Whew..." I breathed and grasped the counter. "Kept my face together."330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzXXPT8PJHY
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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.330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdGLGLqMyoD
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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.330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡysgLACqZOf
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My fingers itched up towards the little heart locket resting on my neck.330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaHJGAHwnXS
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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."330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡro27g2HU4N
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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.330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAZQk0O36b0
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Who would've known it was our last time together.330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCZRCRoUbQh
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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.330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPJSO1WqUxb
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I wasn't sure what I was feeling anymore. Numb? Shocked?330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtLMOhC6jfW
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I walked out back towards the bed, grabbing the scary contract on my way.330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBkKdKRNACQ
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This offer is extended to Ms. Roberta (Robbie) Quinn sister of Josh Quinn of Bend, Oregon.330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTItBfGEWAU
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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. 330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡscwu1UGe07
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"Who do these people think they are?" I scoffed lowly.330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgO2F4xPLMg
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- Roberta Quinn is to work on the family grounds after her 18th birthday330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyYz9aibB2J
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-Roberta Quinn is to finish all current education330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVOD3nBrRre
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-Roberta Quinn is to resign from any and all active employment330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPYNOYDK7QN
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-Roberta Quinn is to surrender any property (cars, houses, stocks) to the family330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrzKGDTOrDt
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-Roberta Quinn is to be escorted when leaving the grounds330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHcfGyQKl6C
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-Roberta Quinn is to report to Mr. and Mrs. Williams only when in the estate.330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡY50KhPkAOs
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-Roberta Quinn is to not interrupt or speak to Mr. Wolfe unless requested. 330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZOTSSmdDdQ
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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."330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqoxbEPm5x5
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"Not at all."330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlgPubQKc0l
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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.330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfA0mVlBqoc
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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."330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCsLEThAtH7
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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."330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOCoIuq0iaM
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"So..."Angel begun and moved to sit next to me. "Any thoughts?"330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbN4gle0XUv
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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."330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtjrJZfkFsi
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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."330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡg13i1Md3No
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"Sure," I rolled my eyes. "Does he kill people or something?" I snort.330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlYIG1Khjre
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She doesn't laugh. This chick really has no sense of humor.330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfuHqjVA0tY
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"Shut up." I teased. "No he doesn't."330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8uPXX7mtIp
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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."330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBHeZYaz5ly
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"H-he'd kill me? This is the man my brother was involved with?"330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCk6E86EKVG
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"Your brother wasn't just an acquaintance...he was sworn into this life with him." Angel responded.330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxwNwQgmLQk
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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."330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyIUQXxiEJB
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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."330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaVhsyhOnWd
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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?"330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgZYnCnAuMW
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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."330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLj5wkYQ6ED
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"Well congratulations on the new job." 330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBYDQU2OWgb
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Angel ignored me,"Let's get serious here, Robbie. This needs to be signed before 12pm."330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWc4ckvoNBj
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"What happens after I sign it?" I challenged. "Where do I go?"330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ74irCfr6QK
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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."330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpE5jzcWHA2
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My mouth fell open, "I have to fucking move?"330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmZ4WROXNdg
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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.330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiewR4s0KY4
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I've known this chick less than 24 hours and she's already ripping me a new one.330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6hfgjYWB21
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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."330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDb7b0M0XXI
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"What a better time to start. A whole new beginning...new friends, new school, new start."330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkNLAtT4GNM
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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?"330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAajeTs0xKR
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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."330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgbqAwZs3vc
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"How old is this guy? Fucking sixty or something?" I snorted. 330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0PE2iLR0Bi
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What if it's a set up? Maybe this is Jagger's plan to finish the job.330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfbjtFoD52q
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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?"330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjPreFQvej1
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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.330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKQTERDQQXn
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Angel stared back, her blue eyes softening. "Let's be realistic here, what's holding you back from this?"330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ69FOR8p2A8
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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."330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5DhwnbiMJO
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"He's professional about this, Robbie. Like I said, the chance of you seeing him around often is slim."330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWNwXn9R4jL
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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?"330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwuZcsLrnDJ
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She nodded, smiling brightly. "I'll be keeping tabs frequently." 330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQCsRJtXcNR
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"Alright...alright. Give me a damn pen."330Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWq7CXe2kPj
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