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.

heart raced. The horse Josefina rode was no ordinary beast. If they found out, the consequences would

In the end, she said nothing, instead retreating into the digital distraction of her phone. Josefina cast a glance at Lena and said to Oliver, "We should go. Let her have some

Oliver agreed, "Of course."

besides, she planned to have Regina whip

his eldest and second in command away, his presence was demanded elsewhere. Lena was left

and Josefina exited the hospital

need to take care of," Josefina said to

her back, "Why're you in

with a trace of unrest. She thought to herself, Oliver's gaze could probably melt hearts even if cast upon a stray dog. "Oliver, I really do have things to

later tonight?" Oliver pressed, his demeanor making it clear he wasn't one to be easily brushed

dinner tonight?" Josefina offered

I'll wait for you. I've

instead took a cab to the lab. Being chauffeured by Oliver would surely