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 all

even a

After all that she's put

with tears and I blink hard, forcing them

refuse to

is not the

his voice easy breezy, like what he's saying

isn't worth all of

Don't you trust me?"

even hesitate with my

I do.’ "Then prove

I say she

you shouldn't go after

me.” He

know what's

For us."

asshole.” "And you're being ridiculous.” Without thought I

sound cracks in the air when my fingers make

Oh shit.

hand, my entire

didn't know I could deliver that

as he slowly brings his hand

"You slapped me."

it.” I am eerily

Totally Zen.

it out loud, but it kind of felt good, to smack him

pent up aggression inside of me coming out, I guess? Maybe I have a violent streak

"What the hell, Harper?"

the red marks

to hit you

I whisper.

look he sends me would normally

a little too into it, I

to unlock the Jeep and

the car, Harper.’ I cant

as if I'm

only when I feel his icy gaze linger on

and open the passenger side door, slipping into my seat

"Damn woman."

he rubs his

"That fucking hurt."

"I'm so sorry."

the console, quickly raining kisses on his cheek where I

"Did it hurt?"

"Yeah, it did.

expecting it, so that made

He's shaking his head.

"You were fierce."

I smile faintly.

"If I hurt your feelings with all that shit I

says, his voice low,

thinking about kissing

Which he shouldn't do.

Not right now.

That would ruin everything.