Nash (The Skulls) by Sam Crescent Read Free Book Online Page A

affected her the easy way that Nash did. Nothing had been easy to her, nothing. Her sister getting in with The Skulls had given them a layer of protection, or at least it had given Sophia some protection that she’d not seen at the time. Now, everything was gone, and she was considered free meat. Shaking her head, she pushed her fringe out of her eyes. She really needed to get her hair cut. It was too long, and the strands were becoming unruly.
    Having any free time was not in the cards for her right now. Her life consisted of work and more work. Life was easier when Kate brought in money , but then when her sister got hooked on drugs, there was no money either.
    Closing her eyes, she took several deep breaths before continuing with her job. At lunch she sat by herself ignoring all the looks she was getting. She’d never realized how much The Skulls had her back. Her sister shacking up with Nash made her life easier.
    Sophia couldn’t stop the stab of pain piercing her heart as she remembered the number of times she caught Nash and Kate together. Part of her always thought Kate did it on purpose. It was as if her sister knew that Sophia had a crush on Nash, and getting her to see them together was Kate’s way of showing her that she didn’t have a chance with him.
    The logic was messed up , but it was the only thing she could think of to excuse Kate’s actions.
    She’s gone.
    Biting her lip she went back to work in a foggy haze. There were times she missed her older sister and other times when she was glad Kate was dead.
    When it was time for her to finish work, she left the factory floor and grabbed her bag from her locker. Without looking at anyone she set off outside of the factory on her walk back home. Once she got home, she’d have a few minutes to wash, change and head out toward the diner.
    Her life was not that eventful , but she got stuff done quickly. Hitching her bag high on her shoulder she kept her head down. The roads were rarely busy where the factory was located.
    A couple of cars and trucks passed on their way into town.
    Pulling the band out of her hair, she let the locks roam free. She wanted to feel the wind in her face before she was trapped in another building serving someone. There were no other jobs in Fort Wills, and she wasn’t going to follow in her sister’s footsteps. The sound of a car pulling up alongside her forced Sophia to stop.
    Gill , along with a couple of his friends, was sat staring at her.
    She started to walk away once again. The sound of doors opening travelled to her ears. Her heart sped up , and she focused on the path in front of her. The stretch where they’d stopped was the most deserted with no houses or buildings in sight. This was the part of the walk she hated. Anything could happen to her, and no one would know unless she was lucky enough for a car to pass.
    Sophia knew she wasn’t that lucky.
    “Hey, why are you rushing?” Gill asked.
    Walking faster she tried to avoid him. Gill grabbed her arm stalling her walking. He pushed her against the metal fence behind her.
    “I’ve got a job to do. Leave me alone.”
    In the next breath he tore the bag from her shoulders throwing it at one of his friends. She recognized all of them but didn’t know their names. It wasn’t high on her list of activities to know the men who were working in the same building as she was.
    Smart move, Sophia.
    “I don’t like your attitude. I mean, I was friends with your sister, and I’m sure I can extend the same kindness to you.” He caressed down her cheek. His touch repulsed her.
    When his hand made to touch her breast, she swatted it away. “Don’t touch me.”
    She pushed him hard. Gill came back, slapping her around the face and shoving her harder against the metal barrier. Her back hurt from the slam, and she cried out. His friends were closing in around them, stopping anyone from seeing anything if someone was to pass.
    “Now, I’m trying to be nice to you , and all