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.

that shit

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

not even a

she's done? After all that

tears and I blink

refuse to cry right

is not the

voice easy breezy, like what he's

worth all

Don't you trust me?"

even hesitate

I do.’ "Then

she

I say you shouldn't go after her,

He

what's best

For us."

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

in the air when my fingers make

Oh shit.

hand, my entire body

I could deliver that big of

with shock as he slowly brings his hand to

"You slapped me."

deserved it.” I

Totally Zen.

out loud, but it kind of felt

aggression inside of me coming out, I guess? Maybe I have a

"What the hell, Harper?"

the red marks my fingers left

didnt mean to hit you that

I whisper.

he sends me would normally make me collapse to the

little too into

watch him as he hits the keyless remote to unlock the Jeep and then throws open the

in the car, Harper.’ I

as if I'm rooted

I feel his icy gaze linger on me that I finally bolt into

front of the Jeep and open the passenger side door, slipping into

"Damn woman."

wincing as he rubs

"That fucking hurt."

"I'm so sorry."

his cheek where I slapped him before I pull

"Did it hurt?"

"Yeah, it did.

I wasn't expecting it, so that made

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

thinking

Which he shouldn't do.

Not right now.

That would ruin everything.