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 go,

us.” "Yesterday you were furious at her and

now she's not even a threat?” "I can forgive

done? After all

eyes sting with tears and I blink hard, forcing

refuse to cry

not

Easton says, his voice easy

worth all of

Don't you trust me?"

don't even hesitate with my

course I do.’ "Then

say she doesn't

I say you shouldn't go after her,

to me.” He

what's best for

For us."

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

the sound cracks in the air when my fingers make

Oh shit.

hand, my entire

didn't know I could deliver that big

as he slowly

"You slapped me."

deserved it.” I am eerily

Totally Zen.

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

out, I guess? Maybe I have a

"What the hell, Harper?"

from his face, the red marks my fingers left on

mean to hit you

I whisper.

sends me would normally make me

little too into

the

car, Harper.’

if I'm rooted to

his icy gaze linger

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

"Damn woman."

he rubs his

"That fucking hurt."

"I'm so sorry."

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

"Did it hurt?"

"Yeah, it did.

expecting it, so that made it

He's shaking his head.

"You were fierce."

I smile faintly.

your feelings

he says, his voice

thinking about kissing

Which he shouldn't do.

Not right now.

That would ruin everything.