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.

no ordinary beast. If they found out,

end, she said nothing, instead retreating into the digital distraction of her phone. Josefina cast a glance at Lena and said to Oliver,

Oliver agreed, "Of course."

she planned to have Regina whip up a comforting soup

it 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, her gaze turning even

Josefina exited the

There's something I need to take care of," Josefina said to

arm, pulling her back, "Why're you

Oliver's gaze could probably melt hearts even if cast upon

pressed, his demeanor making it clear he wasn't one

Josefina offered as

victory and anticipation. "Sounds great. I'll wait for you. I've got

declined Oliver's offer to drive her and instead took a cab to the lab. Being chauffeured by Oliver would surely blow