Theo brought in Nonny to take a look at Alfred’s wounds.
Since all the dakkari were now accounted for and the threat was neutralized, Lacey and Frost were now heading their way to help with the mastiffs.
Topper and Stark were staring into the van at the dogs. “Could we do the same thing for the dogs?” she asked.
Stark nodded. “But it is hard to know if they will survive the dakkari being ripped from them.”
Topper turned away and rubbed her face with one hand. “I’m too old for this. If I hadn’t opened the portal, none of this would have happened. This is all my fault.”
“If you hadn’t opened the portal, Frost would never know about Lacey and his child, now would he?”
Topper sighed and nodded. “You’re right. Of course, you’re right. I just… poor Alfred. I should have been more careful.
