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

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

even a

After everything she's done? After all that

sting with tears and I blink hard, forcing

refuse to cry right

is not

his voice easy breezy, like what he's

worth

Don't you trust me?"

hesitate with my

course I do.’ "Then

say she

I say you shouldn't go

to me.” He taps his

what's best for

For us."

total asshole.” "And you're being ridiculous.” Without thought I reach out and slap

the sound cracks in the air when my fingers make contact

Oh shit.

entire

deliver that big of

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

"You slapped me."

it.” I am eerily

Totally Zen.

it kind of felt good, to smack him like

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

"What the hell, Harper?"

face, the red

to hit you that

I whisper.

sends me would normally make me

too into it, I

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

car,

I'm rooted

only when I feel his icy gaze linger on me that I finally

side door,

"Damn woman."

he rubs his

"That fucking hurt."

"I'm so sorry."

on his

"Did it hurt?"

"Yeah, it did.

I wasn't expecting it, so that

He's shaking his head.

"You were fierce."

I smile faintly.

"If I hurt your feelings with all

didn't mean to,’ he says, his voice low, his gaze lingering on my

if he's thinking about

Which he shouldn't do.

Not right now.

That would ruin everything.