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 go,

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

even a threat?” "I can forgive and

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

eyes sting with tears and I blink hard,

to cry right

is not the

his voice easy breezy, like

isn't worth all of

Don't you trust me?"

hesitate

I do.’ "Then prove

I say she doesn't matter, believe

shouldn't go after her, don't

He

know what's

For us."

you're being ridiculous.” Without thought I reach out and slap him

in the air when

Oh shit.

my entire

could deliver

are wide with shock as he slowly

"You slapped me."

I

Totally Zen.

it out loud, but it kind

pent up aggression inside of me coming out, I guess? Maybe I have

"What the hell, Harper?"

his face, the red marks

mean to

I whisper.

me would normally make me collapse

a little too into it, I

he hits the keyless remote to unlock the

car, Harper.’ I cant

as if I'm rooted

only when I feel his icy gaze linger on me that I finally bolt

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

"Damn woman."

as he rubs his

"That fucking hurt."

"I'm so sorry."

on his cheek where I slapped him

"Did it hurt?"

"Yeah, it did.

expecting it, so that

He's shaking his head.

"You were fierce."

I smile faintly.

your feelings with all that shit I said, I'm

he says, his voice low, his gaze lingering on my

thinking about kissing

Which he shouldn't do.

Not right now.

That would ruin everything.