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

were furious at her and calling her all kinds

she's not even a threat?” "I can forgive

After all that she's put

tears and I blink hard, forcing them

refuse to cry right

not

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

isn't worth all of

Don't you trust me?"

don't even hesitate with my

course I do.’

she

you shouldn't go

to me.” He

what's

For us."

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

in the air when my fingers

Oh shit.

hand, my entire body is

could deliver

he slowly brings his hand to

"You slapped me."

I

Totally Zen.

say it out loud, but it kind of felt good, to

inside of me coming out, I

"What the hell, Harper?"

face, the red marks my fingers left on

mean to hit

I whisper.

he sends me would normally make me collapse

too into it,

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

car, Harper.’ I

if I'm rooted to

only when I feel his icy gaze linger on

and open the passenger 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."

raining kisses on his cheek where I slapped

"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 I

didn't mean to,’ he says, his voice low, his gaze lingering

if he's thinking

Which he shouldn't do.

Not right now.

That would ruin everything.