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.

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

jawline. When he lowered his eyes to meet hers, she felt 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 explained, the concern clear in 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

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

splashing water came from behind. Camden and Jaxon climbed out of the vat, their clothes a mess of color, unrecognizable even to

I'll have Asher deal with this mess,"

these men behind bars. As they turned to leave, Jaxon staggered

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

against Oliver, and Josefina caught

burst in from outside, promptly stopping