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,

you were furious at her and calling her

a threat?”

she's done? After all that she's

eyes sting with tears and I blink hard,

refuse to

not

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

isn't worth all

Don't you trust me?"

even hesitate with my

do.’ "Then

I say she

I say you shouldn't go after her,

me.” He

what's best

For us."

hell? Is he for real? "You're being a total asshole.” "And you're being ridiculous.” Without thought I reach out

air when my fingers make contact with

Oh shit.

hand, my entire

know I could deliver that big of

eyes are wide with shock as he slowly brings his hand

"You slapped me."

it.” I am

Totally Zen.

loud, but it kind

inside of me coming out, I guess? Maybe

"What the hell, Harper?"

hand from his face, the red marks my fingers

mean to

I whisper.

look he sends me would normally make me collapse to the

little too into it, I

unlock the Jeep and then throws open the door to

the car, Harper.’ I cant

as if I'm rooted

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

side door, slipping into my seat and slamming the door so hard the vehicle

"Damn woman."

as he

"That fucking hurt."

"I'm so sorry."

on his cheek where I slapped

"Did it hurt?"

"Yeah, it did.

expecting it, so that

He's shaking his head.

"You were fierce."

I smile faintly.

hurt your feelings with all that shit I

voice low, his gaze lingering on my

thinking about kissing

Which he shouldn't do.

Not right now.

That would ruin everything.