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

even a threat?”

After

with tears and I blink hard,

refuse to cry

not

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

isn't worth all

Don't you trust me?"

don't even hesitate with my

do.’

I say she doesn't matter,

shouldn't go after

me.” He taps

know what's best for

For us."

a total asshole.” "And you're

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

Oh shit.

entire body is

could deliver that

as he slowly brings his hand to his

"You slapped me."

it.” I am eerily

Totally Zen.

that I would ever say it out loud, but it kind of

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

"What the hell, Harper?"

the red marks

to

I whisper.

look he sends me would normally

a little too into it, I

I watch him as he hits the keyless remote to unlock the Jeep and then throws open the door to climb

the car,

as if I'm rooted

icy gaze linger on me

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

"Damn woman."

he rubs

"That fucking hurt."

"I'm so sorry."

his cheek where I slapped him before

"Did it hurt?"

"Yeah, it did.

wasn't expecting it, so that made

He's shaking his head.

"You were fierce."

I smile faintly.

your feelings with all that shit

mean to,’ he says, his voice low, his gaze

thinking

Which he shouldn't do.

Not right now.

That would ruin everything.