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.

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

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

in time. You saved me." She wondered if Oliver had seen her fight back and if he knew she could

her bright, clear eyes, Oliver chuckled. "Don't look at

Jaxon climbed out of the vat, their clothes a mess of color, unrecognizable even to their own mothers. They sat defeated on the ground, too

and I'll have Asher deal with this mess," Oliver

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

pulled her into his embrace, shielding

caught the faint,

in from outside, promptly stopping

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