Miss Josefina: Nobody's Princess

Oliver sighed, the weight of his world in his breath, "Then let me just be this way, okay?"

Rowan, grinding his teeth in fury, was interrupted by Brandon's timely arrival. "Rowan, you little snake. Believe me, I'll skin you alive if I have to!"

The formidable and furious Brandon stormed in, only to halt in his tracks at the sight of Josefina. The air around him shifted palpably.

How could he let his future granddaughter-in-law witness his violent tendencies? Absolutely not!

Rowan, filled with a mix of grievance and defiance, protested, "Dad, you've got to see what Oliver did! He shot my hand! He's a murderer. I'll press charges. I'll see him behind bars!"

In a heartbeat, Brandon transformed into the picture of a gentle, benevolent grandfather, "Josie, are you here for Oliver? I'll just take Rowan, the dumbass, out of here. You two chat."

With a mere glance from Brandon, the two bodyguards who had followed him swiftly escorted Rowan away. Rowan roared, "Whose father are you? Whose side are you on? He's a lunatic, so why do you side with him? You've got more than one grandson!"

shooting Rowan a venomous glare. He then turned back to face the stunned Josefina and broke into an amiable smile. "Josie, don't worry yourself.

Josefina began, "Brandon, I..."

Oliver company for now. I've got some things to handle." With another knowing look, Brandon and his entourage

their guns trained on Rowan's allies. Neither side yielded,

not because his people

all waiting for? Standing around like a bunch of statues! Get lost!" Rowan's protectors scattered, knowing their boss was already taken and their presence there

led

too. Josie's inside and she's more useful than anyone

George nodded, "Understood."

pastries before quickly making themselves scarce. Josefina, taking in the now immaculate living room and Oliver's forlorn expression, felt as if she'd both come at the wrong time and exactly at the

are you alright?"

moved closer, and suddenly, Josefina found herself beneath him on the

I look alright to