Miss Josefina: Nobody's Princess

Josefina leaned in close while Camden and Jaxon exchanged a knowing glance and strode ahead.

Jaxon reached out, intending to dunk Josefina into the vat of dye. His face twisted into a snarl, his eyes blazing with the arrogance of a predator about to strike. Camden's hand clamped down on Josefina's arm, fearing she might break free.

As both men stared each other down, ready to push Josefina into the vat, the tables turned dramatically. A wicked grin curled at the corner of Josefina's lips. She stomped down on Jaxon's foot and delivered a swift back kick to Camden's groin.

"Josie!"

Oliver arrived just in time to see someone going after her. He picked up speed, leaping into the air and landing a solid kick on Jaxon's back, sending him tumbling into the vat.

in, but Oliver caught his hand. The snap of bone was followed by Camden's howls of pain as Oliver twisted his other hand, snapping it with a decisive crack. Josefina watched Oliver's swift and ruthless actions in utter shock. Thinking she was terrified, Oliver pulled her into his embrace, his arms a haven of warmth. "Shh, don't be scared," he soothed, his voice a steady comfort in her ear. S~ᴇaʀᴄh the Find_Nøvel.ɴet website on

an inexplicable sense of safety wash over her. "How did you get here?" "You said you were at the textile factory and thought I'd pick you up for dinner," he

his larger hand in hers. "I'm fine. You showed up just in time. You saved me." She wondered if Oliver had seen her fight back and if he knew she could handle herself. Hopefully, he would still think she was

bright, clear eyes, Oliver chuckled. "Don't look at me like that,

vat, their clothes a mess of color, unrecognizable even to their own mothers. They

me take you home, and I'll have Asher deal

with the investigation to put these men behind bars. As they turned to leave, Jaxon staggered

watch out!" Without hesitation, Oliver pulled her into his embrace,

Oliver, and Josefina caught the faint,

promptly stopping Camden and Jaxon in