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.

the car, I

second time Silas was taking me out on an event, but I still

beside me, his presence as intimidating as it was

eyes on us as we walked

made me feel

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

fine, Silas whispered to

close to himself, his hand warm against

of reassurance.

me gently through the sea of people, nodding in greeting at some who

murmured as we entered the main hall, his grip moving from

at him, trying to ignore the sinking feeling I

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

it was as frightening as

women, all sizing

their faces, but if given the chance, they would kill each

and each time,

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me far longer than

if he were silently warning them to

they seemed to take the

had taken the bold

then proceeded to break his fingers and it seemed to be a loud warning to everyone

then, no one had stared at

recognized Maria, who gave me a cool smile that didn't reach her eyes. What was

I

deal with

and whispered something

next second, their eyes turned to

uneasy, turning to Silas as we walked

to?" I asked, my

you'll be the most beautiful

If you walk with confidence,

-

a reaction in me and I nodded

confidence all I

was easier

to them, her gaze flicking

r public?

you've finally

she

her, making

here because

seemed tired

did he even get

course," Maria replied smoothly, her

her voice was

was being affected by their words because that would give them even more joy

Maria wasn't the only one making me

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some openly staring, while others snickered as if I

arm.

T

they seen him with to

wife died, had he brought in any other woman since

I the

was the first person he would bring to something like this in the last twenty

taking

night went on that way, and the weight of everyone's stares

could feel Silas frustration growing every time he caught

he had chosen for me and his desire

but

about the

to the side, his hand tightening

bandages on, I would have put you in a fucking sack bag. He breathed out, his nose a few

giggle, finding these words

escape from the

Silas murmured, rubbing my

there was an edge to it, a hint of something I

quite believe his words

belonged to

I challenged softly, meeting his

feel like I'm just here as part of

my waist in a way