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,

"Yesterday you were furious at her

even a threat?”

After all

with tears and I blink hard,

refuse to cry right

not the

relationship,” Easton says, his voice easy breezy, like what he's

worth

Don't you trust me?"

hesitate with my

do.’

she doesn't

go

He

what's best for

For us."

real? "You're being a total asshole.” "And you're being ridiculous.” Without

cracks in the air

Oh shit.

entire body is

didn't know I could deliver that big of a

with shock as he

"You slapped me."

I

Totally Zen.

it kind of

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

"What the hell, Harper?"

from his face, the red marks my fingers left

mean to

I whisper.

dirty look he sends me would normally make me collapse

little too into it,

remote to unlock the

the car, Harper.’ I

if I'm rooted to

feel his icy gaze linger on me that

door, slipping into my seat and slamming

"Damn woman."

as he rubs

"That fucking hurt."

"I'm so sorry."

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

"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.

I hurt your feelings with

says, his voice low, his gaze

if he's thinking about kissing

Which he shouldn't do.

Not right now.

That would ruin everything.