Free Deadly Vacation (Hardy Brothers Security Book 10) by Lily Harper Hart Page B

to?”
    Mandy shook her head.
    “They have street cars,” Sophie said.
    “Oh, yeah, I’ve seen them,” Mandy said. “That’s a great idea. We can ride the whole length of the city and just relax.”
    “Are they safe?” Emma asked.
    “Compared to what?”
    “I have no idea,” Emma said. “I just don’t want the thing to derail and kill us all.”
    “You really are a ray of sunshine sometimes,” Sophie said, rolling her eyes. “I’m sure it’s perfectly safe.”
    “Can we walk to one of the stops from here?” Mandy asked.
    “Yeah. It’s about two blocks away. Let’s buy some bottles of water before we go, just to be on the safe side, though.”
    “I think we should also tell the tour guide we’re leaving,” Mandy said. “We don’t want them to panic if they can’t find us.”
    “Don’t forget to text James,” Sophie said. “If he doesn’t hear from you soon, he’s going to have some sort of meltdown.”
    “Oh, good idea,” Mandy said. “I’ll text him and you tell that perky tour guide we’re going.”
    “What are you going to tell him?” Emma asked.
    “The truth.”
    Emma looked doubtful. “Really?”
    “There’s no reason to lie. We’re perfectly safe. James isn’t nearly as bossy as you guys seem to think he is. Trust me.”

Ten
    “I am going to kill her.” James’ face was a myriad of anger and frustration as he stared down at his phone.
    “What’s wrong now?” Grady asked, moving in beside him. They were both double-checking the locked room while Finn ran the main floor. The room wouldn’t be in use for a few more days, but the Hardys were nothing if not diligent.
    “They’re leaving the tour early,” James said. “They’re going to ride street cars instead.”
    “Is that so bad?” Grady asked.
    “Probably not. I just wish they’d pick one thing and settle on it. I liked the idea of them being with a big group. Now they’re going off on their own.”
    “I don’t want to tell you your business,” Grady said. “You do know they can take care of themselves, though, right?”
    “I do,” James said. “I just … if something ever happens to her … I won’t be able to take it.”
    “Things have already happened to her,” Grady reminded him. “She came through them. She’s safe.”
    “Are you telling me you’re not worried about Sophie?”
    “Sophie is an adult,” Grady said. “If anyone can take care of herself, it’s Sophie. I think Sophie and Mandy could pretty much take on the whole world if they have to.”
    “What about Emma?”
    Grady shrugged. “Let’s not tell Finn about the change in plans until we’re done for the day,” he said. “Emma is a different story.”
    “You’re probably right,” James said, sighing. “I really am going to tie her to my bed and lock her up one day. Just you wait.”
    “Your sex games are none of my concern.”
     
    “HOW long do you think we’ll have to wait?” Sophie asked, fanning herself – and Emma by extension – with the laminated map as they rested on benches in the shade.
    “It says every half hour on the wall,” Mandy said, pointing. “I’m not sure if that’s accurate, though.”
    “I hope it’s soon,” Sophie said. “This weather is just unbelievable.”
    “I don’t mind it,” Emma said. “Once you’ve had your heat shut off in the middle of winter because you can’t pay the bill, you learn to love being warm.”
    Sophie made a face. “You make me feel like a total ass sometimes.”
    “I didn’t mean … .”
    “It’s fine,” Sophie said. “You’ve just been through so much.”
    “You have,” Mandy agreed. “The dark days are behind you, though. Your mother and father are behind bars, and your brother is getting out in a few months. You’re going to have a baby. You’re getting married. You’re going to move into a new apartment. Your life is great. That’s what you should focus on.”
    “What are you going to do when your brother gets out?” Sophie