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.

car, I felt like

Silas was taking me out on an event, but I still managed to look out of

in beside me, his presence

us as we walked

it made

and for some reason, the heels on my feet seemed too

whispered to me,

kept me close to himself, his hand warm

of reassurance.

the sea of people, nodding in greeting at

we entered the main hall, his grip moving

him, trying to ignore the

someone who was horn in the mafia, I shouldn't

was Silas's world and it was

and beautiful women, all sizing

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

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

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

if he were

seemed to take the

man who had taken the bold move to grab

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

one

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

wondered as I moved

I had to deal

to her group and whispered something to them, making them

their eyes turned to me and they laughed

couldn't help but feel uneasy, turning to

my

the most beautiful

shouldes, raise your head. If you walk with

-

to cause a reaction in me and I nodded

all I

was easier

purred when we got closer to them, her

r public?

finally decided to

she dismissed me like

glared at her,

is here because I wanted

tired

get betrothed to

course," Maria replied smoothly,

nice to have such... variety. Isn't it? The edge in her voice was unmistakable, but I did my best to ignore it, lifting by chin

that I was being affected by their words

only one making

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if I were nothing

arm.

T

many women had they seen him

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

I the

even think I was the first person he would bring to

Silas pulled me away, taking or around

and the weight of everyone's stares began to

Silas frustration growing every time he caught someone looking

had chosen for me and his desire to show me

but I liked

me feel better about the

to the side, his hand

bandages on, I would have put you in a fucking sack bag. He breathed out, his nose a few inches away from my

help but giggle,

escape from the awkwardness

looking so uneasy," Silas

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

believe his words when I said I belonged

never belonged

challenged softly, meeting

feel like I'm just here as part of

against my waist in a way