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

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

me, his presence as intimidating as it

on us

made me feel

for some reason, the heels on

to me, placing his hand on

his hand warm against my back, serving qs some

of reassurance.

me gently through the sea of people, nodding in greeting at some who had topped to talk

close," he murmured as we entered the main hall,

him, trying to ignore the sinking

used to his world, as someone who was horn in the mafia, I shouldn't be intimidated by

and it was as frightening as I'd

and beautiful women, all sizing each other

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

key people, and each time, I

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men's stare lingered on me far longer than

me was firm as if he were

they seemed to take

had taken the bold move

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

then, no one

I recognized Maria, who gave me a cool smile

wondered as I

deal

her group and whispered

eyes turned to

help but feel uneasy, turning

asked, my nervousness obvious

most beautiful woman

head. If you walk with confidence,

-

seemed to cause a reaction in me and I nodded

confidence all

that was easier said

to them, her gaze

r public?

finally decided to make

Silas and she dismissed me like I

glared at her, making her shut

here because

tired of

did he even get betrothed to

replied smoothly,

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

being affected by their words because

Maria wasn't the only

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while others snickered as if I were nothing more

arm.

T

had they seen him with to make

been years since his wife died, had he brought in any other woman since

was I the

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

away, taking or around

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

feel Silas frustration growing every time he caught someone looking at

was all because of the dress he had chosen for me and his desire

strange, but I

better about the whispers coming

me to the side, his hand tightening around

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

help but giggle, finding

escape from the awkwardness I

Silas murmured, rubbing

belong here, as much as anyone else." His voice was soft, but there was an edge to it, a hint of something I

believe his words when I said I

never belonged to

I challenged

just here

frowned, his thumb brushing against my waist in a way