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

you were furious at

not even a threat?”

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

with tears and

to cry right

is not the

says, his voice easy breezy, like what he's saying is no big

worth all of

Don't you trust me?"

even hesitate with

course I do.’ "Then

she doesn't

shouldn't go after her,

me.” He taps

know what's best

For us."

hell? Is he for real? "You're being a total asshole.” "And you're being ridiculous.”

cracks in the air when my

Oh shit.

my entire

know I could deliver that

with shock as he slowly

"You slapped me."

it.” I

Totally Zen.

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

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

"What the hell, Harper?"

the red marks my

didnt mean to hit

I whisper.

he sends me would normally make me

too into

remote to unlock the Jeep and

in the car, Harper.’

if I'm rooted to

gaze linger on

and open the passenger side door, slipping into my seat

"Damn woman."

wincing as he rubs

"That fucking hurt."

"I'm so sorry."

quickly raining kisses on his cheek where I slapped him before I

"Did it hurt?"

"Yeah, it did.

I wasn't expecting it,

He's shaking his head.

"You were fierce."

I smile faintly.

I hurt your feelings with all that shit I said,

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

thinking

Which he shouldn't do.

Not right now.

That would ruin everything.