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 felt like a Foreigner amongst the people

on an event, but I still

his presence as

people's eyes on us as we walked deeper into

it made

for some reason, the heels

you're doing fine, Silas whispered to me, placing

me close to himself, his hand warm against my back, serving qs some sort of

of reassurance.

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

the main hall, his grip moving from

to ignore the sinking feeling I

to his world, as someone who was horn in the mafia, I

it was as frightening as I'd

beautiful women, all sizing

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

to a few key people, and each time, I felt

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men's stare lingered on me far longer than

was firm as if he were silently warning them to keep

take the

one man who had taken the bold

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

no one had stared at

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

wondered as I moved closer

had to deal with her here as

turned to her group and whispered something

eyes turned to me and they laughed once

turning to

have to?" I asked, my nervousness obvious in my

be the most beautiful woman in

you walk with

-

words seemed to cause a reaction in

all I

was easier said than

purred when we got closer to them, her

r public?

see you've finally decided to make

she dismissed me like I meant

at her, making her shut

is here because I wanted

tired of

he even get betrothed to such a

replied smoothly,

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

affected by their words because that would give

Maria wasn't the only one

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openly staring, while others snickered as if I

arm.

T

had they seen him with to make them

had he brought in any

was I

think I was the first person he would bring to something like this in the

taking or around as he

weight of everyone's stares began to

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

chosen for me and his desire to

but I liked

made me feel better about

pulled me to the side, his hand tightening around

with bandages on, I would have put you in a

but giggle, finding these

the awkwardness I

Silas

was soft, but there was an

his words when I

never belonged

P' I challenged

feel like I'm just here as part of your

brushing against my waist in a