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 go,

were furious at her

a threat?” "I can

everything she's done? After all that

tears and I blink

refuse to cry right

is not

relationship,” Easton says, his voice easy breezy, like

worth

Don't you trust me?"

hesitate with

course I do.’ "Then

say she doesn't

say you shouldn't go after

me.” He

what's best

For us."

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

air

Oh shit.

my entire

deliver that big of

eyes are wide with shock as he slowly

"You slapped me."

I am eerily

Totally Zen.

that I would ever say it out loud, but it kind of

up aggression inside of me coming out, I

"What the hell, Harper?"

his hand from his face, the red marks my fingers left on

didnt mean to hit you

I whisper.

look he sends me would normally make me collapse to the

a little too

hits the keyless remote to unlock the

in the car, Harper.’

I'm rooted to the

linger on me that

the passenger side door, slipping into my seat and slamming

"Damn woman."

he rubs

"That fucking hurt."

"I'm so sorry."

on his

"Did it hurt?"

"Yeah, it did.

it, so that

He's shaking his head.

"You were fierce."

I smile faintly.

your feelings with

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

he's thinking about kissing

Which he shouldn't do.

Not right now.

That would ruin everything.