Chapter Fifteen
Moriko listened as Livia filled her in on what had been happening. “God, how awful. So they arrested Nox?”
Livia shook her head. “No, they just wanted to ask him questions. He offered to go with them to the station for a formal interview but they said he didn’t need to … yet. God, what a mess. Poor Pia.”
“Were you close?”
“No, but we met a few times. She was only nineteen.”
“Jesus.”
Livia nodded, miserable. “Horrific.”
Marcel came into the kitchen. “Hey, you okay?” He frowned at Livia. “You’re really pale. Are you sure you’re okay to work?”
“I am, thanks, Marcel. I’d rather be here; it will take my mind off the other stuff.”
The restaurant was busy in the run up to Christmas. Although the weather outside was still mild, people were wearing coats and trying to get i
