You’re Mine by Penny Brooks

Chapter 111

Harper

I can tell something is wrong by the way Aisha’s grinning and wiping her mouth and the way that Easton looks ready to hurl.

His face is pale.

And memories of what Blake said in the garage have my head spinning already.

He warned me about her, he said that she’s still hung up on Easton and would do anything short of murdering me to get to him.

I didn’t expect Blake to come right out and confirm all suspicions, I also didn’t expect him to pull me in for a hug and tell me he cared.

I was so confused by the time I made it back into the house that all I could get out was, bed, ready for bed—and the confusion had nothing to do with my feelings for Blake but more or less what the hell sort of game were they both playing.

And why did it feel like they were trying to get both of us alone? Aisha’s still grinning at me.

And I’ve had it.

I stomp over to her and shove her away from Easton so hard she stumbles back and falls against the couch—it’s extra dramatic on her part, but whatever.

“Stay the hell away from Easton! '

“Or what? '

She adjusts her towel.

“You're going to cry? Run me over with your car? You'll never have what we—- '

I slap her.I just go for it.I can't handle it anymore and I don’t have to take it.

The sound of my palm hitting her face goes off like a bomb in that room.

“Listen... '

I barely recognize my own voice.

“I would never keep Easton trapped ina relationship just because I wanted him on my arm, or just because I felt like I deserved him.

I love him.

And if you're what he wants, then even though it would kill me, I'd let him go. '

I back away and turn to a shocked Easton.

“So is this it? Is this what you want, Easton? '

“No, 'he says gruffly, and then pulls me into his arms and kisses the crap out of me, lifting me into his arms so steady, so fast, that all I feel is him—everywhere.

He tears his mouth away long enough to say, “Take a room, sleep outside, hell, burn the place down, I don't give a fuck, just don’ t bother us and Aisha”—he looks over his shoulder, eyes blazing—“We're done.

I don’t want to see you.

don't want to talk

earlier, your brother would be

the door closed with his foot and tossing me onto the bed before I can

so fucking sorry,

he whispers between kisses.

him back, because I love him, but I’m

know it’s irrational, we weren't together then, but

that what he was into? What he wants? “I know we'll have to talk about everything that went down.

“Aw, he’s learning. '

face

learner, but he’s getting there with this whole I love you

Tears fill my eyes.

as you

proud of and it

not

He cups my cheek.

just searching for something I believed would make me happy, but I could

Until you.

what makes

My heart expands.

“That's so sweet. '

slap was

he adds.

didn’t expect him to say

you serious right

cock so

his tongue dives back in

that? Imagine, all it took was a quick slap and I’m ready

always ready for me.

kiss is full of all the words we haven't said but will

kick down his

me and lays on his

“Alright, service me. '

his perfect six—pack, getting nothing but laughter out of

“Too soon? '

room, Easton, read the room.

crack of lightning flashes, causing everything to light up briefly, showing me his full lips and

he looks at me makes everything disappear, all the

I shudder.

her even touching Easton let

I look away quickly.

“Or... '

his mouth to

now because my girl just lost a bit

smile and stare

that she touched you.

two of

says, slowly kissing down my