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?” "I can forgive

she's done? After all that

and I blink

to cry

is not

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

isn't worth all

Don't you trust me?"

hesitate with

course I do.’

she

I say you shouldn't go after her, don't do

to me.” He

know what's

For us."

real? "You're being a total asshole.” "And you're being ridiculous.” Without thought I reach out and slap him

in the air when

Oh shit.

entire body

didn't know I could deliver that big

shock as he

"You slapped me."

it.” I

Totally Zen.

loud, but it kind of felt good,

aggression inside of me coming out, I guess?

"What the hell, Harper?"

the red marks my fingers left on

didnt mean to hit you

I whisper.

would normally make me collapse to the

a little too into it, I

remote to unlock the Jeep and then throws open the door to climb

car,

if I'm rooted

feel his icy gaze linger on me that I finally

round the front of the Jeep and open the passenger side door, slipping into my seat and slamming the

"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 pull

"Did it hurt?"

"Yeah, it did.

expecting it,

He's shaking his head.

"You were fierce."

I smile faintly.

I hurt your feelings with all that shit I

says, his voice low,

if he's thinking about kissing

Which he shouldn't do.

Not right now.

That would ruin everything.