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

averted her gaze, unable to answer them. The Super Spies stood in an uncomfortable silence as the Cole girls reined in their swirling emotions. Sarah reached out and hugged her sister. “We’ll get it all figured out. You’ll see.”
    Lacey sniffled and dried her eyes.
    Alex glanced at his watch and cleared his throat. “I hate to spoil everyone’s fun but I’ve got to get back home in time for dinner.”
    â€œYeah, we should get out of here before that guy comes back,” Scott said as he cast an uneasy glance down the street.
    Sarah released her sister and glanced around. “Okay. I guess we should head back. Do you think we could come back tomorrow after school and do some more digging?”
    â€œSure. Why not?” Alex shrugged and gave her a wide grin.

    The group hustled across the street to Alex’s car. He unlocked it and the Super Spies climbed inside.
    â€œLace, does the last name Robinson sound familiar to you at all?” Sarah asked.
    Lacey glanced at Sarah as she twirled her hair on her finger. “No, not at all.”
    Sarah sighed and stared out the window. “There must be some connection between the Robinson family and Dad. But what is the connection?”
    â€œWe’ll figure it out,” Jackie said giving Sarah a quick squeeze.
    She turned back to the view out the window. A black four-wheel-drive pickup caught her eye as it cruised slowly through town. When she glanced at the driver, shock ran through her body like a bolt of electricity. “Isn’t that the guy who was following us?”
    Alex frowned. “Yep.” He glanced back at Sarah as questions danced in his eyes.
    She squinted at the driver and the hair on the back of her neck stood on end. “Duck down!” She whispered in an urgent tone.
    All the Super Spies ducked down as the Stalker passed. He continued through town and didn’t slow down or turn around. A wave of relief washed over Sarah as she watched the truck continue its journey. Popping back up in the seat she said, “I don’t think he saw us.”
    Alex came into view from behind the seat. “You’re right. He would’ve turned around if he saw us.” He faced forward. “Okay guys, let’s buckle up. It’s time to go.”
    Scott, who sat in the front seat next to Lacey, watched the black truck drive out of sight. “Crap. I wish I had been able to make out his license plate.” He made eye contact with Sarah and she read the quiet alarm in his eyes.
    â€œDidn’t catch it, huh?” she asked.
    â€œNo. I couldn’t duck down and get it at the same time.” Scott cast another dark look down the street where the black truck had disappeared and then turned around in his seat.
    After everyone had their seatbelts buckled Alex started the car and pulled out of the parking space. He did a U-turn on Main Street and headed toward home.
    Once Alex merged onto the highway he picked up speed. The Super Spies were quiet as they sped toward Harrisburg. Sarah’s mind swirled with questions. What was the connection between the Stalker and her father? Who was he? As she struggled to make sense of the events of the day she shifted in her seat and glanced out the back window. A wave of hysteria flowed through her veins when a black pickup truck loomed into view.
    â€œAlex! I think that guy is tailing us!” Sarah cried.
    â€œWhat?” Alex exclaimed and peered into the rearview mirror. His eyes widened and he bit his lip. “Are you sure it’s him?”
    â€œNo… but it sure seems awfully coincidental, don’t you think?”
    â€œIt’s him,” Scott said in a voice mixed with anger and desperation. “We’ve got to get off the highway.”
    Alex pressed his lips into a grim line. “I’ve got a mile before the next exit. I’ll pull off and we’ll see what he does.”
    Sarah glanced at Jackie, then shifted