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.

of the car, I felt like a Foreigner

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

his presence as

feel people's eyes on us as

made me feel

for some reason, the heels on my feet

fine, Silas whispered to me, placing

hand warm

of reassurance.

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

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

the sinking feeling I felt in

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

it was as frightening as

and beautiful women, all sizing each other up behind practiced

fake similes on their faces, but if

introduced me to a few key people, and each time,

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stare lingered on me far longer than it should

firm as if he were silently warning them to keep their

they seemed to take

this one man who had taken the bold move

to break his fingers and it seemed to be a loud

no one

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

as I moved closer to

had to deal with her here

group and whispered

turned

feel uneasy, turning to Silas

to?" I asked, my nervousness

you'll be the most beautiful woman

your shouldes, raise your head. If you walk

-

a reaction in me and

all I

was easier

closer to them, her gaze flicking between Silas and

r public?

you've finally decided to

Silas and she

her, making her shut

here because I

tired

get betrothed

Maria replied smoothly, her eyes

was unmistakable,

their words because that would give

only one making

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openly staring, while others snickered as if I were nothing more

arm.

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women had they seen him with to

wife died, had he brought in any other woman since

was I

I was the first person he would bring to something

away, taking

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

frustration growing every time he caught

had chosen for me and his desire to show me

but I liked

me feel better about the whispers coming

point, he pulled me to the side, his hand tightening around

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

giggle, finding

from the awkwardness I

so uneasy," Silas murmured, rubbing

anyone else." His voice was soft, but there was an edge to it,

words when I

never belonged

challenged softly, meeting

I'm just here as part of your

thumb brushing against my waist in a way that