Chapter 26: AlexHaving showered and washed her hair with what she’d figured were Silke’s shampoo, conditioner and gel, Alex put on her comfort clothes: black jeans and a black turtleneck sweater. Studying herself in the mirror, she took pleasure in the perfect fit of both and the clear lines but then, knowing that Silke didn’t like her in all black, added a large silver necklace. It was one of her favorites. Silke had given it to her on her birthday three years ago after Alex had admired the piece in a*****e window during one of their strolls in downtown Munich. Alex wouldn’t have bought it for herself—too pricey—and wouldn’t have asked for it either, so she had been genuinely surprised when she’d unwrapped it. She’d worn the necklace when they’d made love that night, nothing but the neckl
