Miss Josefina: Nobody's Princess

Lena's face was a patchwork of bruises, her knee so battered she could no longer stand. The foreseeable future meant she'd be confined to the graceless dance of wheels.

Helplessly, she watched as Oliver and Josefina took control of the situation. "Mom, Dad," she interjected with haste, "I rode the horse I usually ride. I've ridden it every time I've been to the stables. Today, it was like it got spooked or something and just started crashing around. I think someone might have tampered with it."

Garrett announced with resolve, "I'll have someone look into this right away."

Josefina suggested, "Maybe we should get all the horses that were ridden today checked out."

Hattie nodded in agreement, "Yeah, check them all. Josie was there, too. We should really investigate properly to put our minds at ease."

"Okay, we'll do as Josie suggested and check them all," Garrett confirmed, whipping out his phone to send a message.

rode was no ordinary

instead retreating into the digital distraction of her phone. Josefina cast a

Oliver agreed, "Of course."

her, and besides, she planned to have Regina whip up a comforting soup to bring to

was a no-brainer. With the company buzzing like a beehive and both his eldest and second in command away, his presence was demanded elsewhere. Lena was left alone in her sterile hospital room,

Josefina exited the hospital

need to take

caught her arm, pulling her back, "Why're you in

eyes met, Josefina's flickering with a trace of unrest. She thought to herself, Oliver's gaze could probably melt

demeanor making it clear he wasn't one to be easily brushed

Josefina offered as

great. I'll wait for you. I've got

instead took a cab