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

"Yesterday you were furious at her

not even a threat?” "I

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

eyes sting with tears and I blink hard, forcing

refuse to cry right

is not the

factor into our relationship,” Easton says, his voice easy breezy, like what he's saying is no

worth all

Don't you trust me?"

don't even hesitate

I do.’ "Then prove

say she

shouldn't go after her, don't do

me.” He taps his

what's best

For us."

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

sound cracks in the air when my

Oh shit.

my entire body

know I could deliver that big of

with shock as he

"You slapped me."

I am

Totally Zen.

it out loud, but it kind of felt good, to smack him like

out, I guess?

"What the hell, Harper?"

the red marks

didnt mean to hit you that

I whisper.

sends me would

little too into it,

remote to unlock the Jeep and then throws open

the car, Harper.’ I cant

I'm rooted to

gaze linger on me that I finally bolt into

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

"Damn woman."

wincing as he rubs his

"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 it

He's shaking his head.

"You were fierce."

I smile faintly.

were too.’ "If I hurt your feelings with all that shit I

voice low, his gaze lingering on

thinking about

Which he shouldn't do.

Not right now.

That would ruin everything.