Miss Josefina: Nobody's Princess

Josefina rolled her eyes. "Cut it out, guys."

With a playful kick, Josefina nudged him. "What are you even saying?"

Percy elbowed him lightly. "Did your tongue slip or something? Are you dreaming of having daughters? With your luck, you're destined for a house full of boys."

Luke scowled, and his mood soured. "I like girls, and I don't want sons. Percy, quit jinxing me!"

"

Josefina saw the banter escalating and swiftly played the peacemaker. "Enough already, Luke. How's that investigation I asked you about coming along?" she inquired. Luke shook his head. "I checked the stables and came up with zilch. No clues."

Percy raised an eyebrow. "How's that possible? Josie sent you that tip-off at the crack of dawn."

"I was pretty thorough. The horses were all fine. No sign of any shady characters

- could Lena have known all along? "Dig up everything on Lena,

right on that." With that, Luke exited

at the clock. It was five in the afternoon. Shedding her lab coat, Josefina accepted a glass of water from Percy. "Thanks," she said, gulping it down. Percy hesitated, then spoke up, "Josie,

take

a favor. It's my treat tonight. Have to take a rain check. You know what? I'll take you out

"Deal."

same ease as always until they reached the restaurant. Stepping out of the car, she thanked him

Percy watched her go, noticing that before she

throwing a challenging look at Percy before leading

usual spot at the restaurant on the top floor, under a particularly stunning

CEO be swamped?" she teased. "Why

busy," Oliver