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

furious at her and calling her

a

After everything she's done? After all

with tears and I blink hard,

refuse to

is not the

Easton says, his voice

isn't worth

Don't you trust me?"

even hesitate with my

course I do.’

say she

shouldn't go after her,

me.” He

what's best

For us."

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

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

Oh shit.

my entire body

didn't know I could deliver that big of

are wide with shock as he

"You slapped me."

I am

Totally Zen.

would ever say it out loud, but it kind

inside of me coming out, I guess? Maybe

"What the hell, Harper?"

from his face, the red

didnt mean to hit you

I whisper.

he sends me would normally make me collapse to

little too

remote to unlock the

the car, Harper.’ I cant

as if I'm rooted to the

when I feel his icy gaze linger on

round the front of the Jeep and open the passenger side door, slipping

"Damn woman."

as he rubs his

"That fucking hurt."

"I'm so sorry."

quickly raining kisses on his cheek where

"Did it hurt?"

"Yeah, it did.

wasn't expecting it, so that

He's shaking his head.

"You were fierce."

I smile faintly.

feelings with

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

thinking about

Which he shouldn't do.

Not right now.

That would ruin everything.