“James Bradshaw 1313 Lemon Drive (Yes, the ‘haunted’ house) 1:00 a.m.” — Maya Bode Haunted Copy Share Image
“I…I’m going to show you where I’ve been going every Monday this summer.” — Maya Bode Going Copy Share Image
“Desperate times call for desperate measures.” “I don’t care how desperate you are.” — Maya Bode Desperate times Copy Share Image
“Waiting. That’s always what being a spy comes down to, isn’t it?” — Maya Bode Spies Copy Share Image
“The lie detector didn’t react to anything I said, but I wouldn’t dare smile.” — Maya Bode Liar Copy Share Image
“I should have been honored to have been part of the best pickpocket incident of the century, but instead I was just… — Maya Bode Incident Copy Share Image
“At this point, I couldn’t even make out the helicopter’s shape; it was just a gray blur in the distance, and so… — Maya Bode Blur Copy Share Image
“Aren’t there different electrical outlets here? And what about money? And isn’t it-” “Relax, Tess,” Taylor told me. “I have everything covered.” — Maya Bode Money Copy Share Image
“But one thing was for certain: something would happen next. Something always did. Especially when you live the life of a spy.” — Maya Bode Certain Copy Share Image
“Of course not, dear,” Mr. Bradshaw said, tapping her nose lightly, and she giggled. “It’s never the end -- in fact, in… — Maya Bode Beginnings Copy Share Image
“I can’t tell you the things I know,” I repeated. “Why not?” “They aren’t my secrets to tell.” — Maya Bode Secrets Copy Share Image
“I’m fine. I’m at an antique store, by the clothes store just a mile or so from-” “Which clothes store, Tess? If… — Maya Bode Fashion Copy Share Image
“There’s a lot more to say, but in simpler words...it looks like there might be another adventure in our future.” — Maya Bode Adventure Copy Share Image
“I let out a helpless, frustrated noise that sounded like a combination of a cry and a growl. It took everything in… — Maya Bode Curse words Copy Share Image
“I tried to figure out what everyone was so frustrated about. I thought maybe the Didot was going to show me an… — Maya Bode Fake Copy Share Image
“Chills crept up my back. It may seem like nothing to a normal person, but I wasn’t normal. I was a spy.… — Maya Bode Chills Copy Share Image
“That was the problem with training to be a spy and developing your senses to the point that I had. Now, I… — Maya Bode Alert Copy Share Image
“Sometimes, even spies don’t make the right decisions. Sometimes we get confused. And this isn’t a movie,” I added, “so there’s no… — Maya Bode Bravely Copy Share Image
“Every movement was sure and steady, and she always walked with purpose and seemed alert and ready for anything. I didn’t know… — Maya Bode Heart Copy Share Image
“I know you’re hurting, Taylor, but grief is clouding your judgement and you need to stay focused. If you attack her now,… — Maya Bode Death Copy Share Image
“Everything okay?” He asked, and I nodded hastily. “You sure?” “Uh-huh.” “Mr. Bradshaw wouldn’t be proud of your lying skills right now,”… — Maya Bode Lying Copy Share Image
“Taylor, listen to me. I could tell you that it’s okay. That she wasn’t a wonderful person, or I didn’t love her.… — Maya Bode Comfort Copy Share Image
“These people, last seen referring to themselves as the ‘Pentagon,’ could be anywhere and anyone,” the reporter said, looking behind her shoulder… — Maya Bode Last Seen Copy Share Image
“From the moment I met Christina Georgia, I knew why Mr. Bradshaw had chosen her. She was incredibly smart and thoughtful, and… — Maya Bode Emerald green Copy Share Image
“With all due respect, Ms. Embers,” Mr. Bradshaw started, and I couldn’t help but notice how he emphasized the word due, “I’m… — Maya Bode First things Copy Share Image
“Why would you tell us the truth? If Christina really wasn’t here, you’d tell us she was, to stall us from finding… — Maya Bode Good luck Copy Share Image
“Paige claimed my toothbrush!” I complained to no one in particular. “I forgot to pack my own,” Paige replied defensively, “not that… — Maya Bode Boyfriend Copy Share Image
“Hi, my name is Tess Embers. A lot of thoughts are probably running through your mind right now. Who does this person… — Maya Bode Embers Copy Share Image
“I was going to die. I was going to die, right now, right here, before I even had a chance to thoroughly… — Maya Bode Crying Copy Share Image
“His hair was red, and his eyes were a color blue that put the ocean to shame.” — Maya Bode Blue ocean Copy Share Image
“Paige cleared her throat. “Hey, Taylor?” “What?” she snapped. “Um...he...maybe he can help us?” “He doesn’t seem very helpful,” Taylor said grumpily.” — Maya Bode Help Copy Share Image
“You underestimate us, Josephine,” Taylor smiled. “A few guards, chains, and a locked door can’t keep a family apart.” — Maya Bode Chains Copy Share Image
“Excuse me? I’m a girl? And what does that have to do with anything?” I narrowed my eyes. If he didn’t answer… — Maya Bode Excuse Copy Share Image
“I ran, and I just kept running. I wasn’t going to stop until I got back to my family; I wasn’t going… — Maya Bode Family Copy Share Image
“Was it risky? Yep. Was it rude? Oh, yeah. Was it stupid? Most likely. But I’d said it anyway.” — Maya Bode Oh yeah Copy Share Image
“I tried to blink back the tears that just kept coming. Eventually, I gave up and let my sight be obscured.” — Maya Bode Giving up Copy Share Image
