Chapter: 1038

His moment of hesitation cost him-his fingers slid dangerously from Cedric's grasp.

Cedric's frown deepened. Without wasting a second, he lunged forward with both hands. "Hold on!"

In the next heartbeat, a rush of hands grabbed Cedric, anchoring him, as together they hauled Huey up.

Huey collapsed onto solid ground, his legs useless beneath him, his whole body trembling like a leaf in a storm.

He turned to Hackett, mouth agape, disbelief etched into his face.