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,

were furious at her

even a threat?” "I can forgive and

done? After all that she's put

and I blink hard, forcing them

to cry

is not the

into our relationship,” Easton says, his voice easy

isn't worth

Don't you trust me?"

even hesitate

I do.’ "Then

I say she doesn't

go after her, don't

He taps

what's best

For us."

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

air when my fingers

Oh shit.

entire

deliver

he slowly brings his hand

"You slapped me."

I am eerily

Totally Zen.

I would ever say it out loud, but it kind of felt good, to smack

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

"What the hell, Harper?"

the red marks my

didnt mean to

I whisper.

sends me would normally make me

a little too into it, I

keyless remote to unlock the Jeep and then throws open the door to climb

in the car, Harper.’ I

I'm rooted to the

gaze linger on me that I finally bolt into

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

"Damn woman."

as he rubs

"That fucking hurt."

"I'm so sorry."

kisses on his cheek where I slapped him before I

"Did it hurt?"

"Yeah, it did.

wasn't expecting it, so that made

He's shaking his head.

"You were fierce."

I smile faintly.

hurt your feelings with all that

he says, his voice low, his gaze lingering on

thinking about kissing

Which he shouldn't do.

Not right now.

That would ruin everything.