Chapter 28

“Wait. Stop. I can’t do this. It’s your turn, and you won’t let me do it right.”

Perry laughed, but he let Ike’s prick slip out of his mouth. “Okay. You first then, and maybe after that we’ll try another way.”

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Once the two dogs felt the way was clear, eight paws followed the men down the hall with only the faintest, unnoticed sounds. Four canine eyes watched their people with keen interest. Then two tails gently wagged.

Badger nudged Rojo. It’s okay. You’re going to be staying here for a while. With a little practice, you’ll make a proper working dog, too. That was pretty slick what you did up there.

He’s my person. I couldn’t let that bad guy have him, could I?

Satisfied that all was well, the two dogs settled together on Badger’s doggie bed, in a quiet corner of Perry’s room. It looked like the start of a long night, which was just fine with them.