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.

we stepped out of the car, I felt like a

on

his presence as

eyes on us as we walked

made me

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

whispered to me, placing his

close to himself, his hand warm against my back, serving

of reassurance.

me gently through the sea of people, nodding in greeting

as we entered the main hall, his grip moving

at him, trying to ignore the sinking feeling I felt in my

mafia, I shouldn't be intimidated by them, but that didn't eem to

Silas's world and it was as frightening as

beautiful women, all sizing

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

introduced me to a few key people, and each time, I felt his arm tighten around

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

me was firm as if he

seemed to take the warning each

this one man who had taken the bold move to grab my

it seemed to be a loud warning to

then, no one

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

I moved closer to

deal with

Marią turned to her group and whispered something to them,

their eyes turned

feel uneasy, turning to Silas as

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

most beautiful

you walk with confidence, I assure

-

to cause a reaction in me and I nodded

confidence all I

easier said

closer to

r public?

you've finally

she dismissed me like I

glared at her, making her shut

is here because I

tired

did he even get

course," Maria replied smoothly,

was unmistakable, but I did my best to ignore it, lifting by chin

show them that I was being affected by their words because that would give

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snickered as if I were nothing more than a temporary fixture

arm.

T

him with to make them feel this

been years since his wife died, had

I the

first person he would bring to

at them. Silas pulled me away, taking or around as he introduced me

that way, and the weight

every time he caught someone looking at me for a moment

dress he had chosen for me

strange, but I

feel better about the whispers coming

me to the side, his hand

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

but giggle, finding

from the

uneasy," Silas

but there was an edge

words when

belonged to the

I challenged softly, meeting

here as part of

against my waist in a way that felt