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

furious at her and

not even a threat?” "I can forgive and

she's done? After all that she's put me

with tears and I blink

refuse to cry

is not

relationship,” Easton says, his voice easy breezy, like what he's saying is no big

isn't worth

Don't you trust me?"

hesitate with my

I do.’

say she

shouldn't go after

me.” He taps

know what's best

For us."

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

cracks in the air when my fingers make contact

Oh shit.

hand, my entire body is

deliver

shock as he slowly brings his hand to his

"You slapped me."

I am

Totally Zen.

it kind of felt

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

"What the hell, Harper?"

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

to hit you that

I whisper.

would

too into it, I

to unlock the Jeep and then

car, Harper.’ I

as if I'm rooted to the

I feel his icy gaze linger on me that

Jeep and open the passenger side door, slipping into my seat and slamming the door so

"Damn woman."

wincing as he

"That fucking hurt."

"I'm so sorry."

raining kisses on his cheek where I slapped him

"Did it hurt?"

"Yeah, it did.

expecting it,

He's shaking his head.

"You were fierce."

I smile faintly.

feelings with all that shit I said, I'm

says, his voice low, his gaze lingering on

if he's thinking

Which he shouldn't do.

Not right now.

That would ruin everything.