Pete looked up sharply.
“You’re charging me with murder, aren’t you? That’s a non-bailable offence.”
Conrad looked at him thoughtfully.
“Maybe I won’t charge you with murder. Suppose I charge you with consorting with known criminals? You’ll be out on bail within a couple of hours.”
He saw Pete change colour.
“I don’t want to go out on bail.”
“Why not?”
Pete didn’t say anything. He stared down at the handcuffs around his wrists, feeling sweat start out on his face.
“You’re not scared to be out on bail, are you?”
“I’m not talking,” Pete said.