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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.407Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡClXYGtng6P
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"M-morning." I grumbled.407Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxeJ0q5UCjb
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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." 407Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡasYAizT2QQ
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I stared at the nurse, confused. "Returns? She's coming back today?"407Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcAW2qTD8gj
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"Yes, she has to work to finish up here for the hospital."407Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0j5dDLE6no
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"She sure does." I mumbled lowly.407Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbIb2Yz2cHG
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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."407Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvwvk1veAXR
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"Thank you, that'd be nice."407Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡa3kYwqHIF2
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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.407Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrF8o8fMQHX
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The contract laid on the table next to me. Sticking out like a sore thumb with the weight it held.407Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZx5o072d6v
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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.407Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXwYHCgpDOe
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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.407Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrtMU9KhMHk
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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.407Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLkcWgrItQF
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I still wasn't sure if this was actual reality or some weird sick nightmare.407Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxWobjewkAB
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Josh being gone didn't feel possible. Why would he do something so idiotic?407Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTA8Idho481
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"You're so stupid, Josh." I whispered angrily. "You should be here so I can tell you that."407Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5hyL7KOzaY
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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.407Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡU6SdNa33Xt
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I stepped slowly in front of the mirror and reached out to wipe away the condensation.407Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5tywvqXSiO
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Brown, doe eyes...thick ginger hair...scatters of brown freckles...pale skin.407Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYJW2AJ36sS
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"Whew..." I breathed and grasped the counter. "Kept my face together."407Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeeBkDC9raT
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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.407Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPyBbegwx4C
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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.407Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4XbxCm5szu
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My fingers itched up towards the little heart locket resting on my neck.407Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡblLxL1veub
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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."407Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmWXt4Eun24
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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.407Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1oDno2JDSY
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Who would've known it was our last time together.407Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRPUL0NhyDF
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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.407Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡv9aoOOD3bR
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I wasn't sure what I was feeling anymore. Numb? Shocked?407Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQW8GozHxAu
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I walked out back towards the bed, grabbing the scary contract on my way.407Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHARzxT62MA
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This offer is extended to Ms. Roberta (Robbie) Quinn sister of Josh Quinn of Bend, Oregon.407Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡb7f3ptjU6c
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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. 407Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTnGhq4Bwj4
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"Who do these people think they are?" I scoffed lowly.407Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡq9Tmub5FcQ
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- Roberta Quinn is to work on the family grounds after her 18th birthday407Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXcj3PkRy9P
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-Roberta Quinn is to finish all current education407Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4ClY4M4dTs
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-Roberta Quinn is to resign from any and all active employment407Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaj24KTnRv3
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-Roberta Quinn is to surrender any property (cars, houses, stocks) to the family407Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdDhiSLSF4Y
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-Roberta Quinn is to be escorted when leaving the grounds407Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcvRiiv4BYq
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-Roberta Quinn is to report to Mr. and Mrs. Williams only when in the estate.407Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSW1XitBt2B
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-Roberta Quinn is to not interrupt or speak to Mr. Wolfe unless requested. 407Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzU3zBQPsPg
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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."407Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVAFDk4A3ju
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"Not at all."407Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJdfpKzfiLh
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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.407Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwxubA9wjjJ
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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."407Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkIOxMgkowr
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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."407Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡArkMYiVPOQ
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"So..."Angel begun and moved to sit next to me. "Any thoughts?"407Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6e0bjs4cCM
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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."407Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLvNGVZgQmv
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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."407Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡY1ToQQbgda
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"Sure," I rolled my eyes. "Does he kill people or something?" I snort.407Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡO0yTXBLHmq
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She doesn't laugh. This chick really has no sense of humor.407Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcRdY8Me7I3
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"Shut up." I teased. "No he doesn't."407Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNRYUyCgr2H
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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."407Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIIPF0mUIpy
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"H-he'd kill me? This is the man my brother was involved with?"407Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmPvH0ryspv
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"Your brother wasn't just an acquaintance...he was sworn into this life with him." Angel responded.407Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHUJwTkrAYT
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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."407Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡo1Zk4PKHVU
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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."407Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0qdKYikEYS
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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?"407Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡV3kambZHsh
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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."407Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2tAAjIHNRM
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"Well congratulations on the new job." 407Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrw2zzeaw3e
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Angel ignored me,"Let's get serious here, Robbie. This needs to be signed before 12pm."407Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZgzW6KbW1i
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"What happens after I sign it?" I challenged. "Where do I go?"407Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzpdS0raKs4
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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."407Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9bg2BaRuGM
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My mouth fell open, "I have to fucking move?"407Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1hGtPGIHSu
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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.407Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnqfYCa9ILA
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I've known this chick less than 24 hours and she's already ripping me a new one.407Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgK2KCYbbUx
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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."407Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuYTUroV4bI
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"What a better time to start. A whole new beginning...new friends, new school, new start."407Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4iL4bbRwFd
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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?"407Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5sUgxP56kq
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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."407Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNk1VBSo8Va
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"How old is this guy? Fucking sixty or something?" I snorted. 407Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnf93Xotzgf
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What if it's a set up? Maybe this is Jagger's plan to finish the job.407Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZYpZfo1d4G
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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?"407Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSt39lv6pz3
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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.407Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVwMCdwB6N9
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Angel stared back, her blue eyes softening. "Let's be realistic here, what's holding you back from this?"407Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6pRr9I0TE6
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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."407Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmz3qIY5bBX
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"He's professional about this, Robbie. Like I said, the chance of you seeing him around often is slim."407Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcfNxy0QhT6
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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?"407Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVe6TVEw5Bt
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She nodded, smiling brightly. "I'll be keeping tabs frequently." 407Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡP9u5uAuMX1
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