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."

shady

Harrison family was a secret, unless - could Lena have known all along? "Dig up everything on Lena, from birth

get right on that." With that, Luke exited the lab

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,

offered, "How about I take you

favor. It's my treat tonight. Have to take a rain check. You know what? I'll take you out next time, Percy." Percy grinned, "Sure

"Deal."

Josefina chatted with Percy with the same ease as always until they reached the restaurant. Stepping out of the car,

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

challenging look

at the restaurant on

swamped?" she teased. "Why aren't

busy,"