Killing With Kings by Lois Lavrisa

Author:Lois Lavrisa [Lavrisa, Lois]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 17

“I’d say they were all a bit too sensitive last night, don’t you think, Sergeant?” Nowak asked as we walked into the lobby of the Bohemian Hotel the next morning.

“You accused them of murder. What did you think was going to happen? They would be happy? That one of them would raise their hand and say ‘I did it’?” I chided her.

She blushed. “Perhaps I didn’t approach them the right way.”

“No kidding,” I grumbled under my breath as we entered the elevator.

She leaned against the mirror-lined wall and sighed. “How else will I find out?”

“Certainly not by pissing people off. It’s not the best way to conduct an investigation. And some of those people are my friends, I’d like them to still speak to me after this is over.” I pushed the button for the bar and restaurant.

“Sorry.” She looked down at her feet like a child who had just been scolded.

When my dog had been a pup and chewed up my favorite shoes, he’d had those big eyes and eager-to-please attitude that made it hard for me to stay angry. I felt the same way about Nowak, even though she was a pain in my ass.

“Chin up, Nowak. Just let me do the talking from now on. Watch and learn. Consider yourself a silent partner. Emphasis on silent.”

She started to speak but then stopped and nodded.

“Well, that’s a good start.” I smiled at her as we exited the elevator.

The sound of tinkling glasses greeted us as we made our way into the restaurant. Floor-to-ceiling glass windows on three sides afforded panoramic views of the Savannah River. The kitchen was in a far corner, a metal swinging door separating it from the dining room. A bar sat in the middle of the room, and there were silver chairs with wooden tables arranged both inside and on an outside deck. Near the bar, three workers dressed in black pants and white tops were wrapping utensils in white napkins.

“Good morning.” I introduced Nowak and myself and flashed my badge. I was uneasy about it because, technically, I shouldn’t be doing this. “I know you’re all busy. And this is a long shot, but I’d like to know if you all remember someone who was in here early Friday afternoon.”

The three of them looked at Nowak and me. A brunette with large green eyes put down a tray of silverware. “I’m Amanda. I worked that shift. But I can’t promise you I’ll remember anything. We get a lot of people here.”

“I know it’s a slim chance, but I’m trying to fill in a timeline on someone. It’s important to know what he did on Friday,” I explained. “Any information at all would be appreciated.”

“Okay.” Amanda nodded. “I have a minute.”

After finding a picture of Ray on my phone from a ceremony we both attended several months ago, I showed it to her. “See that guy?” I pointed to Ray. “Did you happen to see him here?”

Nowak leaned over my shoulder.

Amanda squinted. “Yeah, I remember him.

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