Miss Josefina: Nobody's Princess

"That's a friend of mine," Josefina said, her voice laced with casual detachment.

Oliver's face, however, was stormy, the look of a man about to burst with the fury of a tempest. He'd heard from George that Josefina had been rather cozy with that person, who had even had the audacity to hold her hand.

Rising to his feet, Oliver made his way over to Josefina and sat down beside her, taking her hand in his. He deliberately overlaid the memory of Livia's touch with his own.

"Oliver, don't tell me you're jealous?" Josefina laughed in disbelief.

But Oliver leaned closer, his body pressing near as Josefina retreated until her back met the wall. Josefina gave him a nudge. "Oliver, this is a café, what are you trying to do?"

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Josefina pushed him away. "I need to get back to the office."

"I'll drive you."

"No, thanks."

forward. "I'll take you," he said softly, as

to George, who was holding two

car, the engine purring to life under Oliver's his command. And there was George, the unwanted third-wheel, lef to fend for

wonder they say love blinds. Hey, I've done

snail's pace. She glanced at her watch. "Oliver, you do realize that

isn't about speed,

driving is too slow. I need to get

are locked. Don't worry.

Josefina sighed in exasperation.

the seatbelt, Oliver's body leaned over, his hands deftly undoing the

glowing skin and wide eyes

teased, pinching her chin

I'm scared." Scared he might make