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

was taking me out on an event,

walked in beside me, his presence

us as

it made me feel

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

to me, placing his hand on

his hand warm against

of reassurance.

people, nodding in greeting at some who had topped

we entered the main hall, his grip moving from

trying to ignore the

someone who was horn in the mafia, I

Silas's world and it was as

men and beautiful women, all sizing

their faces, but if given the chance, they would

to a few key people, and each time,

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longer than it should have, and Silas

if he were silently warning them

take the warning

who had taken the bold move to

it seemed to be a loud warning to everyone

since then, no one had stared

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

wondered as I moved

I had to deal with her here

turned to her group and whispered something to them, making them

next second, their eyes turned to me and they laughed

but feel uneasy, turning to Silas as we walked towards

I asked, my nervousness obvious

most beautiful

your head. If you walk with

-

cause a reaction in me and I nodded my

all I

was easier

purred when we got closer to them, her gaze flicking between

r public?

you've finally

moved Silas and she dismissed me like

at her, making her

is here because I wanted her

Silas seemed tired

did he even get betrothed to such

course," Maria replied

Isn't it? The edge in her voice was unmistakable, but I

show them that I was being affected by their words because

the only one making me

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while others snickered as if I were nothing more

arm.

T

many women had they seen him with

died, had he brought in any other

I

think I was the first person he would

them. Silas pulled me away, taking

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

I could feel Silas frustration growing every time he caught someone looking at

the dress he had chosen

strange, but

about the

one point, he pulled me to the side, his

on, I would have put you in a fucking sack bag. He breathed out, his nose a few

help but giggle,

the awkwardness I

so uneasy," Silas

as much as anyone else." His voice was soft, but there was an edge to it, a hint of something I couldn't quite

words when

belonged

I challenged softly, meeting his

feel like I'm just here as part of

frowned, his thumb brushing against my waist in a way