You’re Mine by Penny Brooks

Chapter 159

 Harper

 I stare at Easton, shocked he would say such horrible things.

He actually believes I couldn't kick Aisha's ass? That Sadie couldnt either? Please.

It would probably be an even fight between Aisha and I, but if we were ever to completely unleash Sadie on Aisha, I would worry for Aisha's entire future.

Sadie hates her that much.

"You think I'm immature?"

I squeak out, like that's the only word I can focus on.

He nods, his entire expression tight.

Even when he's pissed, he's still gorgeous, which is infuriating.

"You can't just go around beating people up and thinking that'll solve your problems."

"This from the guy who gets into physical fights all the time, even with one of his best friends.” I'm referring to the fights with Ryan.

With Blake.

With everyone, I swear.

"Look, babe.

Men are different."

He shrugs.

"We get in each other's faces and hash it out—and sometimes we hit each other, I can't lie.

But then we're over it and we're friends again.

Women are petty.

You hold grudges and always end up getting into stupid cat fights.

Even when you say you're not mad at each other anymore, deep down, you still are."

I absorb what he said, not bothering to deny it.

"You and Sadie always talk about kicking Aisha ass,"

he continues.

"It's stupid.

At least with guys, we get over it."

"You're being a misogynistic jerk right now."

My voice is shaky, and I'm so tempted to say something worse.

But I don't.

"Only speaking the truth."

His expression is smug.

shit

were furious at her and calling

not even a threat?” "I can

everything she's done? After all that she's put me

eyes sting with tears and I blink hard,

to cry

not

her factor into our relationship,” Easton says, his voice easy

worth

Don't you trust me?"

hesitate

do.’ "Then prove

she doesn't

shouldn't go after

He taps

what's

For us."

he for real? "You're being a total asshole.” "And you're being ridiculous.” Without thought I reach out and slap

hard, the sound cracks in the air when my fingers make contact with his

Oh shit.

entire

I could deliver

shock as he slowly brings his hand

"You slapped me."

deserved it.” I am

Totally Zen.

would ever say it out loud, but it kind

of me coming out, I guess? Maybe I

"What the hell, Harper?"

hand from his face, the red marks my fingers left on

mean to hit you

I whisper.

look he sends me would normally make me collapse to the

little too

as he hits the keyless remote to unlock the Jeep and then

the car, Harper.’ I cant

I'm rooted

I feel his icy gaze linger on me that I finally bolt into

passenger side door, slipping into my seat and slamming the door so hard the

"Damn woman."

wincing as he

"That fucking hurt."

"I'm so sorry."

the console, quickly raining kisses on his cheek

"Did it hurt?"

"Yeah, it did.

expecting it, so that made it

He's shaking his head.

"You were fierce."

I smile faintly.

hurt your feelings with all that shit

his voice low, his gaze lingering on my

thinking about kissing

Which he shouldn't do.

Not right now.

That would ruin everything.