chapter 50

HENRY

“Let’s go inside,” said Ms. Cyn. She circled her arms around Tavius and Skeet like she was herding sheep. “Time to eat, don’t you think?”

“For someone who hates the kitchen, you sure do like what’s inside it,” said Tavius.

“Hush,” said Ms. Cyn. “Get on in—” She ushered them through the door.

Henry hung back and watched Zavion’s father hug him hard. He couldn’t hear what he said, but he saw him whisper something into Zavion’s ear.

I can’t lose you. That was what Henry imagined he was saying. I can’t lose you.

Henry remembered Jake saying that to him only a few short hours before.