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."

No sign of any shady characters either. It's got

not being the biological daughter of the Harrison family was a secret, unless - could Lena have known

With that, Luke exited the lab to take matters into his

her lab coat, Josefina accepted a glass of water from Percy. "Thanks," she said, gulping it down. Percy hesitated, then spoke up, "Josie, you're going to Luke's for

about I take you out

bag over her shoulder, smiling gently. "I've already made plans with Oliver. He did me a 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 thing,

"Deal."

they drove, Josefina chatted with Percy with the same ease as always until they reached the restaurant. Stepping out of the car, she thanked him with a smile, "Really, Percy, I appreciate it."

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

turned, his gaze possessive, throwing a challenging look at Percy

usual spot at the restaurant on the top floor,

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

am busy,"