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

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

not even a threat?” "I can

done? After all that she's put

with tears and I blink hard, forcing

to cry

not

her factor into our relationship,” Easton says, his voice easy breezy, like what he's

worth all of

Don't you trust me?"

hesitate with

I do.’ "Then

she

you shouldn't go

to me.” He taps

know what's best for

For us."

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

the air when my fingers make contact

Oh shit.

hand, my entire

know I could deliver that big

as he slowly brings his

"You slapped me."

deserved it.” I am

Totally Zen.

ever say it out loud, but it

me coming out, I guess? Maybe I

"What the hell, Harper?"

face, the red marks

to hit you

I whisper.

would normally make me collapse to the

little too into it,

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

car, Harper.’

I'm rooted to

his icy gaze linger on me that

and open the passenger side door, slipping into my

"Damn woman."

wincing as he rubs

"That fucking hurt."

"I'm so sorry."

his cheek where

"Did it hurt?"

"Yeah, it did.

it, so

He's shaking his head.

"You were fierce."

I smile faintly.

your feelings

his voice low, his

thinking about kissing

Which he shouldn't do.

Not right now.

That would ruin everything.