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, the

then hesitated, fearing her words might betray her guilt. 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 rest." sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ Find_Nøvel.ɴet website on

Oliver agreed, "Of course."

had to leave. A meeting awaited her, and besides, she planned to have Regina

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

and Josefina exited the hospital

There's something I need to take

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

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

later tonight?" Oliver pressed, his demeanor making it clear he

about dinner tonight?" Josefina offered as a

great. I'll

and instead took a cab to the