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Back Sinner Save as PDF
Chapters (56)
  1. SINNER
  2. Dedication
  3. Epigraph
  4. 1
  5. 2
  6. 3
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  52. Acknowledgements
  53. Keep Reading …
  54. About the Author
  55. Also by Jacqui Rose
  56. About the Publisher

Grabbing hold of Alfie’s arm, Vaughn dragged him towards a door marked, staff only. He pushed it open, but as soon as he did, a girl pounced on him, trying to scratch at his face, screaming at the top of her voice.

‘Who the frig are you to lock me in here, hey? I ain’t your fucking dog.’

With ease, Vaughn pushed her off, keeping her at arm’s length. ‘I found her round the back. She says she knows you …’

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Shannon stared indignantly at Vaughn. ‘I do know him! I was just bringing his jumper back.’

Alfie’s eyes flashed angrily. He ran at Shannon, grabbing hold of her. ‘It was you wasn’t it? You left it for me. Is this your idea of a joke? You think it’s funny?’

Upset, Shannon shook her head. ‘What are you talking about? Get off me, I ain’t done anything.’

Clearly unconvinced, Alfie pushed Shannon hard in the chest. ‘You think it’s funny to play with people, do you? Well I’ll show you what I do to funny.’

Shannon’s eyes filled with tears. She’d thought this Alfie bloke was all right, but it was turning out he was like every other man she knew. ‘I … I don’t know what your problem is, mate! I only came here to give you your jumper back.’

Alfie’s voice raised the roof. He bellowed at Shannon as he lunged at her. ‘Liar!’

‘Leave it out, Alf, she’s just a kid.’ Vaughn put his hand on Alfie’s shoulder, but he shook it off and continued to shout.

‘I’ll leave it out when she tells me about this!’ Alfie waved the letter in the air as he pushed Shannon again in the chest. She stumbled, falling backwards, landing sprawled on the floor.

‘You’re fucking mental, mate. How could it be me? I don’t know even know what’s in it.’

Her crying was like a hard slap to Alfie’s face, snapping him out of his rage. He scrabbled down to the floor, picking her up and cradling her in his arms. ‘Oh Jesus, what have I done? I’m so sorry. Are you okay? Of course, it’s not you. I don’t even know what I was thinking.’

Distressed, Shannon pushed him away, burying her face into her knees. She already felt terrible. Her dealer had ripped her off and charged her more than double the price for a rock, so she’d only been able to afford one, and the high had worn off quickly, leaving her feeling miserable and agitated, which was why she’d come to see Alfie. He’d been nice to her, and she didn’t really have anywhere else to go, but it was obvious that she’d made a big mistake thinking Alfie would be any different to anyone else. ‘Piss off! I hate you! I hate you!’