Arrow of Time by Lina Andersson Read Free Book Online

using. Something is really off with her.”
    “Using what?”
    The rules for the girls were simple, work your shifts, don't fucking try to scam us, no fucking on the premises (unless it was with a Marauder, they weren't even going to try to stop that), don't pick up Johns on the premises and do not, ever , use drugs. If they smoked pot before or after, he didn't give a shit. Heavier drugs they got one shot and then they were out. Permanently. Heavier drugs tended to lead to picking up johns and fucking on the premises, so they didn't tolerate that.
    “ I don't know, but I'm sure it's something.”
    If Ella said it, she was sure, she didn't blow the whistle until she was sure.
    “I'll have a look at it.” He kissed her cheek and gave Bear a hug. “See you, brother.”
    Once they were off he sat down next to Vasco.
    “Thanks, old man, for keeping the girl company.”
    “ Nothing to thank me for. That's a good girl.” He turned to Brick. “And now that I like her; tell me the truth.”
    “ Truth?”
    “ Nice girl like that wouldn't run off and keep a sister she loves worried for that long just to 'find herself' or 'do a spiritual journey'. What happened to her?”
    Brick tried to hide his smile. He'd known Vasco would ask that. He had a soft spot for young girls and not only in the 'wanna fuck'-way. He liked them, and if they were smart and nice, which Edie was, he adored them. He also knew troubled kids, could spot one in a second in a crowded room. He still hesitated, though, and Vasco noticed.
    “Hey, we both know why you sent me to her. I need the basics if you want me to help her.”
    “ You getting bored?”
    “ Yeah. Only one I haven't straightened out completely is Dawg and that pussy diving is something even I can't fix. He'll keep that up till something shocks him straight. So what's up with her?”
    “ She killed their dad.”
    Vasco raised his eyebrows. “Killed him?”
    “Yes. He was an ass. There's more to it, but I'm not gonna go there, you need to figure that out yourself. Let's just say he got better than he deserved.”
    It was a long and fucked up story that he wasn’t going to tell Vasco. Like he'd said to Edie, it was her story to tell. Vasco would be okay with that and he'd probably get the truth out of Edie in no time. In a way that she was comfortable with.
    “Course he did. She's a good girl, I know she had her reasons. Thought I’d think less of her for that?”
    “ No, but I don't think she wants people to know.” He took the bottle from Vasco and poured himself a glass of whiskey. “So don't you fucking spread it around. She liked you. I want you to know so you know where she's coming from.”
    “ I can deal with that,” Vasco nodded. “Who else knows?”
    “ Mel, obviously, but other than her, no one. It's no one’s fucking business.”
    Bull would find out, but he'd talk to him the next day when he gave him Edie's info to make sure he kept his mouth shut.
    “No, it isn't.” Vasco looked up and scanned the room. “Can see how that would mess with a girl. She clear of all that? Legally, I mean.”
    “ Yeah. It was considered self defense.”
    He didn't add that it had taken one hell of a lawyer to get it to that. He agreed with it though. It was self defense; she didn't have a choice and she should've done it much earlier. Fuck! Mel should've done it before she left the house.
    “I won't spread it around, but you know that.”
    “ I know that.”
    “ Told her I'd check around for a gig for her. Think she'd like to work.”
    He patted his shoulder. “Thanks.”
    “Hey!” he said when Brick stood up. “I wanna hear you admit it; you did that on purpose, set me up with her.”
    “ Yes I did. Admit it—you're looking forward to it.”
    Vasco gave him a big smile and nodded. He'd known the old man would fucking love to take on a girl instead of a troubled boy for a change. He was the granddad of the club, all kids loved him and some of them adored him simply for