The Mafia Bride (Katrina and Silas)

Chapter 67

Katrina's POV

The next day came fast and I stood in front of the mirror, admiring myself.

I was dressed up for the event that Silas had talked about and he paid no mind to the wounds on my skin.

Our conversation from yesterday came to mind once more.

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"Tomorrow?" I gasped, staring up at him in shock.

Is there a problem with you going out tomorrow? Silas raised a brow my lips opened and closed numerous times, words. failing to come out.

He raised his brows once more, waiting for me to answer.

Was he unable to see that I was covered in injuries?

It seemed to be that I was the only one noticing them.

"Silas, I'm hurt," I stated, staring at him blankly

His eyes raked over my body and he leaned against his chair.

"I didn't ask you to run a marathon, just go out with me."

His words made my heart skip a beat and my cheeks widened

If someone didn't know any I better, they would think he was asking me out on a date and not asking for me to go to aj event with him.

m to want to give up

I can barely walk," I pointed out, but he did to seem.

"Then you can lean on me; I'll make sure you don't fall, his answer was immediate, and once again, my heart skipped a

beat

It seemed as if I was falling already and I didn't know what to do about it.

"My body is covered in bruises, I pointed out kut once more, and it was something that bothered me.

I couldn't wear a dress in bandages, but Silas thought differently.

"Your body is mine to see and mine to worship. It doesn't matter what it looks like if you have bruises, blemishes, or anything else. So it shouldn't matter, Silas said like it was the most common thing in the world. And that was why we were here, currently dressed and ready to leave for an event I wasn't certain what it was about.

I clicked my tongue as I stared at the mirror, turning sideways.

The dress was beautiful, but as I looked at myself the mirror, feeling of unease crept over ne

Silas had chosen it himself, it was a deep, midnight blue gown with a daring slit and a plunging neckline that seemed designed to attract every pair of eyes in the room.

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My skin was littered with bruises and bandages, but Silas didn't mind, and neither should I

Thankfully, the swell on my face had gone down and the bruise was covered with makeup.

My fingers lingered on the fabric, tracing the curve of my waist I glanced over at Silas, who was watching me with an unreadable expression.

My heart skipped as I met his gaze, my cheeks getting hotter.

The amount of times my heart has skipped a beat in the last twenty-four hours made me feel worried.

Should I go see a doctor to check it outh

Silas' gaze traveled slowly down my body, and I couldn't tell if it was admiration or possession that made his eyes darken.

I felt exposed and vulnerable.

And yet, there was an undeniable thrill in the way he looked at me as if he were staking his claim for everyone to see.

Our relationship had returned the same yesterday, back to how it was before he accused me of trying to kill him.

He still hadn't apologized for making that accusation, but I didnt say anything about that

"Ready?" he asked, offering his arm to me.

I took a deep breath, nodding, though I wasn't entirely sure of what I was about to do.

out of the car, I felt like a Foreigner

taking me out on an event,

presence

on us as we walked

made

for some reason, the heels on my feet

fine, Silas whispered to

himself, his hand warm against

of reassurance.

the sea of people, nodding in greeting at some who had topped

main hall, his grip moving

trying to ignore the

was horn in the mafia, I shouldn't be intimidated by them, but that didn't eem

world and it was as frightening

all sizing each other up behind

had plastered fake similes on their faces, but if given the chance, they would kill

me to a few key people, and

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far longer than it should have,

if he were silently warning them

they seemed to take

one man who had taken the bold move to grab

his fingers and it seemed to be a loud warning

since then, no one

group clustered near the bar, I recognized Maria, who gave me

as I moved

deal with her

and whispered something to them, making them

second, their eyes turned to

but feel uneasy, turning to Silas as we walked

I asked, my

be the most beautiful

raise your head. If you walk

-

to cause a reaction in me and I nodded

all I

was easier said

got closer to them, her gaze flicking between Silas and

r public?

finally

she

her, making

here because I wanted her

tired of her

did he even get betrothed to

course," Maria replied smoothly,

have such... variety. Isn't it? The edge in her voice was unmistakable, but I did my best to ignore it, lifting by chin and

their words because

wasn't the only one

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openly staring, while others snickered as if I were nothing more than a temporary fixture

arm.

T

had they seen him with to make them feel

had he brought in any other woman

I

think I was the first person he

away, taking or

that way, and the weight of everyone's stares began to

built and I could feel Silas frustration growing every time he caught someone looking at me

because of the dress he had chosen for me and his desire to show

strange, but I liked

better about the

he pulled me to the side, his hand

this much attention even with bandages on, I would have put you in a fucking sack bag. He breathed out, his nose a

but giggle, finding

the awkwardness I

Silas murmured, rubbing my

there was an edge to it, a hint of

his words when I said I

belonged

P' I challenged softly, meeting

just here as

thumb brushing against my waist in