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

to us.” "Yesterday you were furious at her and calling her all kinds of

even a threat?”

After

eyes sting with tears and I blink hard, forcing them

refuse to

is not the

voice easy breezy, like

worth all

Don't you trust me?"

even hesitate

course I do.’

say she doesn't

I say you shouldn't go after

He taps

know what's best

For us."

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

the air when my fingers make contact

Oh shit.

my entire

didn't know I could deliver that big

eyes are wide with shock as he slowly brings his

"You slapped me."

it.” I am

Totally Zen.

say it out loud, but it kind of

me coming out, I guess? Maybe

"What the hell, Harper?"

face, the red marks my

to

I whisper.

he sends me would normally make me collapse to the

a little too

the keyless remote to unlock the Jeep and then throws open the door to climb into the driver's

car,

as if I'm rooted

his icy gaze linger on me that I

passenger side door, slipping into my

"Damn woman."

as he rubs

"That fucking hurt."

"I'm so sorry."

kisses on his cheek

"Did it hurt?"

"Yeah, it did.

I wasn't expecting it,

He's shaking his head.

"You were fierce."

I smile faintly.

were too.’ "If I hurt your feelings with all that shit

says, his voice low, his gaze

he's thinking about kissing

Which he shouldn't do.

Not right now.

That would ruin everything.