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.

that shit go,

a threat to us.” "Yesterday you were furious at her and calling her all kinds of

a threat?” "I can forgive

everything she's done? After all

with tears and I blink hard, forcing them

refuse to cry

not

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

isn't worth

Don't you trust me?"

don't even hesitate with my

do.’

say she doesn't matter, believe

shouldn't go after her,

me.” He taps his

know what's

For us."

total asshole.” "And you're being ridiculous.” Without thought I reach

in the air when my fingers make contact with

Oh shit.

my entire

know I could deliver that big of

with shock as he

"You slapped me."

it.” I am eerily

Totally Zen.

but it kind of felt good, to smack him like

up aggression inside of me coming out, I guess? Maybe I have a violent streak

"What the hell, Harper?"

from his face, the red marks my

to hit

I whisper.

would normally

too into it, I

the Jeep and then throws open the door

the car, Harper.’

if I'm rooted

when I feel his icy gaze linger on me that

and open the passenger side door, slipping into my seat

"Damn woman."

as he rubs

"That fucking hurt."

"I'm so sorry."

on his cheek

"Did it hurt?"

"Yeah, it did.

I wasn't expecting it, so that

He's shaking his head.

"You were fierce."

I smile faintly.

"If I hurt your feelings with all that shit

his voice low, his gaze lingering on

he's thinking about kissing

Which he shouldn't do.

Not right now.

That would ruin everything.