Page 96 of The Beach Hut on Plum Island
“Creepy,” Finn said. “But as long as it’s only the exits, I guess it’s a necessity considering the high-profile people who live in the houses.”
“Don’t worry; the system only switches over to mine when there’s no one in the house,” Scott told him. “That’s how I know someone was in Harriet’s house, as the system alerted me that someone had entered their house.”
“Which means whoever went in there didn’t know how to switch off the alarm that alerts you security,” Harriet told him.
“Yup.” Scott nodded. “Here.” He pulled out his phone and showed them the video footage. “While the people who I assume kidnapped your uncle, mother, and my aunt don’t seem too frightening, those heavily armed guards kinda do.”
Harriet watched the footage, and Finn saw her frown. He also didn’t like the look of the light that seemed to switch on in her eyes. She turned toward Finn, smiling.
“How about pizza?” Harriet asked.
Finn’s frown deepened as he looked at her confused.
“No, Harriet!” Scott’s brows shot up, and he looked at Harriet warningly. “This isn’t a party that you can ruin by ordering two hundred pizzas.”
“What?” Finn’s brow creased even more.
“Long story,” Harriet told him. “No time to tell it.” She looked at Scott and held out her hand. “I need your phone and that card of yours that is registered to the fake name you use so your wife doesn’t know you still eat pizza.”
“I hate you sometimes,” Scott told her, slapping his phone in her hand and pulling out his wallet.
“Aww,” Harriet said, pulling a face. “Thank you, Scottie.”
Scott sighed and frowned.
“What’s going on?” Finn was almost afraid to ask.
“You’re about to see your fiancée at her finest,” Scott told him. “She’s about to drive the kidnappers and their guards crazy with a huge pizza delivery order.”
“Can one of your security detail make the delivery?” Harriet asked Scott.
“I’ll organize it,” Scott told her. “But only if you promise to stay here and don’t do anything crazy.”
“Sure,” Harriet said with a nod. “I’ll do that.”
“No, you won’t!” Finn and Scott said in unison before smiling at each other.
“Of course I will,” Harriet told them. “My uncle and my mother are in that house with armed goons and two crazy people.” Her eyes looked like they meant what she was saying, and Finn really wanted to trust that. “I won’t do anything to jeopardize that.”
“You know, Harry, you seem to forget, I’ve known you your whole life,” Scott told her. “While I see Finn is wanting to believe you, I just outright don’t.”
“Fine!” Harriet hissed. “Of course, I’m not just going to sit here and wait.” She took over the mission like a queen. “You’ll get your guards to deliver the pizza for a party. You know the wrong address scam.”
“While the one guard is dealing with the door, my security detail will neutralize them all,” Scott picked up the plan.
“Finn and I will go in the secret way,” Harriet told him. “Which you will come through with the rest of your small army.” She shook her head when she saw Finn was about to ask. “Since Alex’s sister Bailey was kidnapped, everyone on this road is overly paranoid.”
“That’s why I can assure you, Finn, your children are safe here,” Scott told him.
“Thank you,” Finn said. “I’m nervous with them only a house away.”
“Don’t worry,” Harriet assured him. “The moment Rambo here realized there was a threat, you can bet he doubled down on all security.”
“Harriet’s right,” Scott said with a nod. “No one will get kidnapped or killed on my watch.”
Finn’s brows creased.
“Another story for another day,” Harriet explained. “Right now, we need to focus on the plan and get to Dawn’s house.” She started to dial a number. “Oh, sorry, first we order pizza.”
