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

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

she's not even a

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

eyes sting with tears and I blink hard,

refuse to cry right

is not

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

isn't worth all of

Don't you trust me?"

don't even hesitate

I do.’ "Then prove

she doesn't matter, believe

shouldn't go after her, don't

me.” He taps his

what's best for

For us."

"And you're being ridiculous.” Without

air

Oh shit.

my entire body is

could deliver that big of a

are wide with shock as he slowly brings his hand to his

"You slapped me."

it.” I

Totally Zen.

it out loud, but it

me coming out, I guess? Maybe I have a violent streak after

"What the hell, Harper?"

face, the red marks my fingers left

to

I whisper.

would normally make me collapse to the

too into it,

him as he hits the keyless remote to unlock the Jeep and then throws

the car, Harper.’

I'm rooted

linger on me that I finally bolt

side door, slipping into

"Damn woman."

wincing as he rubs his

"That fucking hurt."

"I'm so sorry."

over the console, quickly raining kisses on his cheek where I slapped him

"Did it hurt?"

"Yeah, it did.

it,

He's shaking his head.

"You were fierce."

I smile faintly.

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

mean to,’ he says, his voice low, his

thinking

Which he shouldn't do.

Not right now.

That would ruin everything.