The Super Spies and the Pied Piper by Lisa Orchard Read Free Book Online Page A

guy.”
    Lacey twisted the hem of her T-shirt in her hands and was the first to follow Sarah. ”Let’s get out of here . That house gives me the creeps.”
    The Super Spies sauntered back down the hill and Sarah cast a quick glance over her shoulder. The house seemed to be watching her with evil intent. She shivered even though the day was warm.
    Determined strides carried Sarah back down the hill and the rest of the Super Spies trailed behind her. The group reached the drugstore in record time and Sarah pulled open the door, listening for the tiny bell that signaled the owner a customer had entered the shop.
    â€œI’ll be out front in a second,” a male voice called from the bowels of the store.
    â€œOkay,” Sarah called back.
    After a few seconds a tall, gangly man appeared. “Hi, I’m Hank. How can I help you?” He brushed at the chestnut curls framing his face and his brown eyes crinkled at the corners much like Dottie’s had earlier.
    Sarah pulled out her photograph and handed it to him. “Have you seen these people around town?”
    Hank pursed his lips as he studied the picture. “I definitely haven’t seen the woman, but the man… he does look familiar.” He handed the photo back to Sarah.
    â€œDo you remember when you saw him?” Sarah asked in a calm voice, though her heart hammered her chest with a ferocious beat.
    Hank shook his head. “No, I can’t. We’ve been so busy around here that I can’t keep my head straight. New baby and all.” He gave the group a tired smile. “Is that all, or can I help you with something else?”
    Jackie stepped forward. “What’s the story with the house up on the hill?”
    â€œYou mean the one at the end of the street?”
    â€œYeah, that one.” Jackie nodded vigorously, sending her curls dancing.
    â€œThat’s the Robinson place.”
    â€œDo you know anything about the family?” Sarah asked, trying to keep the eagerness out of her voice.
    â€œJust that their family has been around town since the beginning.” Hank furrowed his brow. “I think the Robinsons started the logging business around here. That’s what kept this town alive.”
    â€œReally?” Jackie prodded.
    â€œYep.”
    â€œDo the Robinson’s still live there?” Lacey asked.
    â€œOh yeah, that house has been passed down from generation to generation. The Missus passed away a few years ago, leaving Mr. Robinson and his young son. It’s pretty sad though…”
    â€œWhat’s sad?” Sarah interrupted. Her stomach clenched into a tight knot as adrenaline rushed through her veins.
    â€œWell… the little boy is real sick. In fact, I don’t think there’s anything more they can do for him.”
    â€œWhat does he have?”
    Hank frowned and rubbed his cheek. “I really don’t know… but Mr. Robinson was devastated. You see that little boy is the last in the line of the Robinson family.”
    â€œHmmm…” Sarah looked at the rest of the Super Spies. She wasn’t sure what else to ask and it didn’t look like her companions did either. “Thanks for all your help.”
    â€œYou’re welcome. You kids have a good day.”
    â€œWe will,” Sarah said before she made her way out the door.
    Once out on the street, Sarah glanced around and then motioned for the rest of the Super Spies to huddle around. “Did you hear Hank? He says he thinks he’s seen Dad around town.”
    â€œHow can that be?” Lacey asked with wide, frightened eyes.
    â€œI don’t know.” Sarah bit her lip and shook her head.
    â€œWhy haven’t they called us?” Lacey’s eyes filled with tears as she fidgeted with the hem of her T-shirt.
    â€œI don’t know.” Sarah chewed her thumbnail, eyes locked with her sister.
    Lacey’s eyes filled with questions and Sarah