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 either. It's got me stumped. If Lena's behind

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

With that, Luke exited the lab to take matters

glass of water from Percy. "Thanks," she said, gulping it down. Percy hesitated, then

about I take you out

It's my treat tonight. Have to take a rain

"Deal."

Stepping out of the car, she thanked him with a smile, "Really, Percy, I appreciate it." "No

restaurant entrance. Percy watched her go, noticing that before she could enter, Oliver

turned, his gaze possessive, throwing a challenging look

headed to their usual spot at the restaurant on the top floor, under a particularly

be swamped?" she teased. "Why aren't you

am busy,"