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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.355Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVjo6vMEFeR
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"M-morning." I grumbled.355Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgz7oexiiYb
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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." 355Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOkjhdzTOuJ
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I stared at the nurse, confused. "Returns? She's coming back today?"355Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOEJfXYrPn3
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"Yes, she has to work to finish up here for the hospital."355Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpFaWhO3NnQ
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"She sure does." I mumbled lowly.355Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ99b1EL5JAT
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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."355Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVV9gZTw3ZR
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"Thank you, that'd be nice."355Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOVP3d7WrQ2
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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.355Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7aCxfNZznw
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The contract laid on the table next to me. Sticking out like a sore thumb with the weight it held.355Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzLCbbUOBP1
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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.355Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIfh29UDabY
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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.355Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYwAyevKItw
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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.355Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3DpStb0nmR
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I still wasn't sure if this was actual reality or some weird sick nightmare.355Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfWFp2coEBU
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Josh being gone didn't feel possible. Why would he do something so idiotic?355Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHVChRpCoR2
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"You're so stupid, Josh." I whispered angrily. "You should be here so I can tell you that."355Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDIdPSCVdhX
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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.355Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzB4IuqobbY
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I stepped slowly in front of the mirror and reached out to wipe away the condensation.355Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKoNJhEywZV
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Brown, doe eyes...thick ginger hair...scatters of brown freckles...pale skin.355Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqZtH2Uiy2p
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"Whew..." I breathed and grasped the counter. "Kept my face together."355Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡf4MRa0jHAh
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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.355Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2rMu5fs49W
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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.355Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ27csoOnc8s
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My fingers itched up towards the little heart locket resting on my neck.355Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKsaNRDwk8w
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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."355Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQayq8UeS6m
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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.355Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSBCZTJ9k5w
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Who would've known it was our last time together.355Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOtOq6KtX7h
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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.355Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡA82Y6hwswx
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I wasn't sure what I was feeling anymore. Numb? Shocked?355Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ95eQjSJvhC
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I walked out back towards the bed, grabbing the scary contract on my way.355Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBK92KPnEh0
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This offer is extended to Ms. Roberta (Robbie) Quinn sister of Josh Quinn of Bend, Oregon.355Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0U7Insx9mP
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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. 355Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡA2LQSHHod1
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"Who do these people think they are?" I scoffed lowly.355Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡngbgY46DbS
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- Roberta Quinn is to work on the family grounds after her 18th birthday355Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuFCbCPAPsy
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-Roberta Quinn is to finish all current education355Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGcra330h0a
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-Roberta Quinn is to resign from any and all active employment355Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnD8PvkIBjE
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-Roberta Quinn is to surrender any property (cars, houses, stocks) to the family355Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGTd65qNZs7
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-Roberta Quinn is to be escorted when leaving the grounds355Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhTzIsF23zu
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-Roberta Quinn is to report to Mr. and Mrs. Williams only when in the estate.355Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwF1FG8CwnG
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-Roberta Quinn is to not interrupt or speak to Mr. Wolfe unless requested. 355Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡW3DmEjL4aK
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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."355Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIpspWgFrxs
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"Not at all."355Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSxoihnkvaO
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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.355Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgY5EsINE96
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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."355Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuaOkaGJ5qv
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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."355Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXMyPJwB2df
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"So..."Angel begun and moved to sit next to me. "Any thoughts?"355Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcLLMMPw3MK
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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."355Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYTqiem9JFj
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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."355Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGoOrSBVQxy
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"Sure," I rolled my eyes. "Does he kill people or something?" I snort.355Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTUjU6x28mT
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She doesn't laugh. This chick really has no sense of humor.355Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJ46mk9cONH
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"Shut up." I teased. "No he doesn't."355Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ093HIgYRJ4
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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."355Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKxXxISyHVg
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"H-he'd kill me? This is the man my brother was involved with?"355Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkEtK5lyp6W
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"Your brother wasn't just an acquaintance...he was sworn into this life with him." Angel responded.355Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFIBoJQ2XVq
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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."355Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqCWD6xYrLR
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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."355Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkOLmQNlsxz
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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?"355Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhHKMWfWY7R
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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."355Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoUflgeTy0O
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"Well congratulations on the new job." 355Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtjtyNZpRLi
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Angel ignored me,"Let's get serious here, Robbie. This needs to be signed before 12pm."355Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlgzspn60Q5
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"What happens after I sign it?" I challenged. "Where do I go?"355Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRhbytu4v5U
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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."355Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIXh2t9aNK9
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My mouth fell open, "I have to fucking move?"355Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡexJxiWxGlJ
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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.355Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTinNZn9hIh
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I've known this chick less than 24 hours and she's already ripping me a new one.355Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMKF2asv4Md
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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."355Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKyj5ogewPC
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"What a better time to start. A whole new beginning...new friends, new school, new start."355Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡor32y3FBdC
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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?"355Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFsXVkUJjN5
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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."355Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2MbT4OZnv1
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"How old is this guy? Fucking sixty or something?" I snorted. 355Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTAv4dFFfto
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What if it's a set up? Maybe this is Jagger's plan to finish the job.355Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbIQFq5a5Iy
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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?"355Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7VemUwU4pV
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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.355Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡr2kWew88iW
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Angel stared back, her blue eyes softening. "Let's be realistic here, what's holding you back from this?"355Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwLDvsTJqGp
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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."355Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqVSoR06Aww
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"He's professional about this, Robbie. Like I said, the chance of you seeing him around often is slim."355Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡif3a8wto8g
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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?"355Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjVrZcDvSUm
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She nodded, smiling brightly. "I'll be keeping tabs frequently." 355Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMyiMl8xk5P
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"Alright...alright. Give me a damn pen."355Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpEl1KM6Yi9
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