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

me out on an event, but I still managed to

in beside me, his presence as intimidating as

eyes on us as we

made me

some reason, the heels on

doing fine, Silas whispered to

hand warm against my

of reassurance.

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

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

at him, trying to ignore the sinking feeling I

to his world, as someone who was horn in the mafia, I shouldn't be intimidated by them, but that didn't eem to be

world and it

beautiful women, all sizing each other up behind

on their faces, but if given the

few key people, and each time,

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time, the men's stare lingered on me far longer than it should have, and Silas glared

firm as if he were silently

seemed to take

who had taken the bold move

it seemed

since then, no one had

the bar, I recognized Maria, who gave me a cool smile that didn't

as I

had to deal with her here

her group and whispered something

their eyes turned to me and they

but feel uneasy, turning to Silas as we walked towards

have to?" I asked, my nervousness

be the most beautiful

shouldes, raise your head. If you walk with confidence, I

-

words seemed to cause a reaction in me and I nodded my

confidence all I

was easier

to them, her

r public?

you've finally

she dismissed me

glared at her, making her shut

is here because I wanted

tired

even get betrothed to such a

Maria replied smoothly,

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

by their words because that would give them even more joy than

the only one making

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some openly staring, while others snickered as if I were

arm.

T

many women had they seen him with to

years since his wife died, had he brought

I

was the first person he would bring to

pulled me away, taking or around as

that way, and the weight

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

he had chosen for me and his desire

felt strange, but

better about

he pulled me to the side, his hand tightening around

put you in a fucking sack bag. He breathed out, his nose a few inches

couldn't help but giggle, finding

the awkwardness

looking so uneasy," Silas murmured,

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

words when I said

belonged to

I challenged softly,

feel like I'm just here

his thumb brushing against my waist in