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

me out on an event, but I still managed

beside me, his presence

people's eyes on us as

made me feel

heart thumped in my chest, and for some reason, the heels on

Silas whispered to me, placing his

me close to himself, his hand warm

of reassurance.

people, nodding in greeting at some who had

the main hall, his grip moving from my back to my

him, trying to ignore the sinking feeling

as someone who was horn in the mafia, I shouldn't be intimidated

Silas's world and it was

sizing each other up behind practiced

on their faces, but if given the chance, they would

few key people, and each time, I felt his arm tighten around

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lingered on me far longer than it should

on me was firm as if he were silently warning them to

take the warning

for this one man who had taken the bold move

then proceeded to break his fingers and it seemed to be a

no one had stared

bar, I recognized Maria, who gave me a

wondered as I

deal with her here

watched as Marią turned to her group and whispered

second, their eyes turned to me

turning to Silas

I asked, my nervousness

most beautiful

raise your head. If you walk with

-

words seemed to cause a reaction in me and I

confidence all I

that was easier said

closer to them, her gaze flicking between Silas and

r public?

see you've finally

moved Silas and she dismissed me like

glared at her, making her

because I wanted

tired of her

even get betrothed

Maria replied smoothly,

variety. Isn't it? The edge in her voice was unmistakable, but I did my best

them that I was being affected by their words because that

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some openly staring, while others snickered as if I were

arm.

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women had they seen him with to make them feel

had he brought in any other

was I

even think I was the first person he would bring

pulled me away, taking or around

and the weight

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

all because of the dress he had chosen

felt strange, but I

better about

to the side, his hand tightening around

much attention even with bandages on, I would have put you in a fucking sack bag.

couldn't help but giggle, finding these words

escape from the

so uneasy," Silas murmured, rubbing

His voice was soft, but there was an edge to

quite believe his words when I said I

belonged to

challenged softly,

I'm just here as part of your

thumb brushing against my waist in a