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

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

even a threat?” "I

After all that she's

and I blink hard, forcing

to

not the

factor into our relationship,” Easton says, his voice easy breezy, like

worth all

Don't you trust me?"

don't even hesitate

I do.’ "Then

say she doesn't

go after her,

He

what's best for

For us."

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

the air when my fingers

Oh shit.

hand, my entire

could deliver that big

as he slowly

"You slapped me."

I am eerily

Totally Zen.

it out loud, but it kind of

aggression inside of me coming out,

"What the hell, Harper?"

red marks my fingers left on his skin

didnt mean to hit

I whisper.

he sends me would normally make me collapse

a little too into it,

him as he hits the keyless remote to unlock the Jeep

the car,

I'm rooted to

icy gaze linger on me that I

door, slipping into my seat and

"Damn woman."

as he rubs

"That fucking hurt."

"I'm so sorry."

raining kisses on his cheek where I

"Did it hurt?"

"Yeah, it did.

it, so

He's shaking his head.

"You were fierce."

I smile faintly.

hurt your feelings with

his voice

he's thinking about kissing

Which he shouldn't do.

Not right now.

That would ruin everything.