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

us.” "Yesterday you were furious at her

not even a threat?” "I can

done? After all that she's put

and I blink hard, forcing them

to

not

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

worth all

Don't you trust me?"

hesitate with my

course I do.’ "Then

I say she doesn't matter,

I say you shouldn't go

me.” He taps

know what's best for

For us."

you're being ridiculous.” Without thought I

in the air

Oh shit.

hand, my entire

didn't know I could deliver that big

with shock as he slowly

"You slapped me."

I

Totally Zen.

would ever say it out loud, but it kind of

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

"What the hell, Harper?"

face, the red marks my fingers left

mean to

I whisper.

he sends me would normally make

too into

hits the keyless remote to unlock the Jeep and then throws open the

car, Harper.’

if I'm rooted

I feel his icy gaze linger

the Jeep and open the passenger side door, slipping into

"Damn woman."

he

"That fucking hurt."

"I'm so sorry."

quickly raining kisses on his cheek where I slapped him

"Did it hurt?"

"Yeah, it did.

expecting it, so that

He's shaking his head.

"You were fierce."

I smile faintly.

too.’ "If I hurt your feelings

mean to,’ he says, his voice

thinking

Which he shouldn't do.

Not right now.

That would ruin everything.