You’re Mine by Penny Brooks

Chapter 181

Harper

"I can't believe it's prom,” I say to Sadie as we stand in front of the sink in Easton's bathroom, putting on some last—minute touches to our makeup before the limo takes us to the pre—prom dinner.

“Neither can I.” She adds lip gloss, and then starts fluffing her hair.

“I really didn't think this year was going to turn out this way.

I mean, you know I've always been in love with your brother.

But us ending up together, like we are now, I don’t think I saw that coming.” “Um, hello, I certainly didn’t see Easton and I together either.

To be honest, I didn’t see myself with anyone.” And that somehow, I was going to die a virgin. Sigh.

“I always saw you with Easton,” she says, facing me, waiting for me to turn toward her, which I do.

"I remember that little bikini you wore the day of your Halloween party and how all I wanted was for him to notice you.” That's a party I will never forget.

A party that changed my whole life in every way.

“Except he didn't,” I say, rolling my eyes.

“He probably didn’t even know I was at that party ..

or that Ryan even had a twin sister."

She gently slaps my shoulder.

“Stop it, he knew exactly who you were and he thought you were hot AF.” “Now you're just lying ...” “Harp,” she starts, and I know a lecture is on its way.

“You're the most gorgeous person I know.

I promise he saw you.

I promise he thought about you.

And I promise he never made the moves on you because he knew Ryan would disassemble his body—like Dexter style.” I smile, because the truth is, it doesn't matter.

He’s mine now.

college,

you're always right,” I

lip gloss she just put on

going to look like a crime scene the

with red, but with that dress” —she leans back,

freaking

be surprised if Easton doesn't kick us out of the limo and try to fuck you in it.” I release a long, pent—up breath, thinking

one

hope he does.” She holds out her hand and I

I follow her out of Easton's room and down

on my lower back, his eyes

He rubs his lips over

outside, so we'll say good—bye to your parents and then take

fingers around Easton's and I follow him into the living room where my parents are chatting

them, their voices die out,

mom says, gazing at

She

four of us wrap our arms around each other and smile, the flash going off several times before we stand straight and

be good tonight,”

trouble—remember that.” He looks at Easton as he

have our

money, your phones, everything you need?” Easton’s dad

and taps his

see you

hugs and we leave through the front door, our senior class all starting

his date are waiting for us by the

took long enough.” “It’s my fault,” I tell

I needed lip gloss and to

drink.” He shows us

flashing the one he’s packed

he

back as we walk

he reaches the top of my butt, a heat begins

your fucking ass,” he growls, just loud enough for me

my skin as his lips press against

good, Harper.” His compliments never get

responds each time, his words like fire as they move

“Limo sex,” I whisper.