Miss Josefina: Nobody's Princess novel Chapter 40

"Sure." Asher got the order and hit the ground running.

Josefina was still clutching the handgun, her nerves totally shot, her big doe eyes pure and glistening. Right then, she was freaking out big time. She’s gonna get busted again!

Awkwardly holding the gun, Josefina caught Oliver's worried gaze as she stepped back from his embrace and handed him the gun, "This is way too spooky. I'm really scared."

Oliver's eyes softened as he took the gun from her and gently ruffled her hair, "I’m glad you're okay."

His soothing voice helped Josefina to gradually calm down. Josefina broke the silence, "How did you end up here?"

"I was at home with Grandpa waiting for you, but you were MIA. We tried calling the driver, but he wasn't picking up. I had my people check the CCTV along the route and found out you were in trouble, so I rushed to save you. Luckily, I made it in time."

Josefina was a bit taken aback, "You're not at work?" They were so close that Josefina could see his smooth skin and the unfathomable emotions in his dark eyes.

In a voice filled with an alluring deep tone, he said, "It's your first time coming over, of course, I had to wait for you at home."

The proximity and his warm breath on her face made Josefina's cheeks flush. She stepped back a few paces to regain her composure.

"Let's get out of here."

Just as Josefina tried to leave, Oliver swept her off her feet in an unexpected move, prompting her to instinctively cling to his neck. "You've hurt your calf. I'll carry you out," he said near her ear.

His words made Josefina glance at her leg, only then feeling the pain. Looks like she got nicked during the scuffle, but she hadn't noticed. Thankfully, it wasn't too bad.

"Oliver, put me down, I can walk," she insisted. A little cut like this was nothing. She had been through much worse.

But Oliver didn't listen, holding her tight as he carried her out. "Don't move."