The Mafia Bride (Katrina and Silas)

Chapter 81

Katrina's POV

The halls were quieter now, most of i

ast of the student

students having already gone to other classes.

I clinched my books tightly, my mind racing with everything that had happened.

I couldn't focus. It was hand to do so at this point.

Silas' words, the look in his eyes when he had said I'd learn. It had sent thrills down my spine.

I just wanted to get through this day, but of course, that wasn't going to happen.

I could hear footsteps coming behind me and I could tell someone was walking to catch up to me "Katrina"

1 froze at the sound of my name and turned around to see Aiden walking toward me.

What does he want now? It seemed as if he didn't want to talk to me earlier, so what was this now?

And I didn't see the blondie with him, the one that stuck to him like glue.

I wasn't certain if I was still supposed to take him out, so I let it go.

His lips were pulled into a smile as he closed the distance between us, but it didn't ease the sudden tension in my chest.

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"You wanted to talk to me earlier?" he asked, tilting his head slightly as he stopped in front of me.

My throat went dry as I stared at him.

I had no idea what to say: Why had I even thought this was a good idea?

Talking to him on the very first day,

Uh, yeah... I did."

He waited, his green eyes expectant as I scrambled for something to say.

I just.." I stuttered, feeling my cheeks heat up. "I, um.... I wanted to ask about the notes for the Last class.

The words tumbled out of my mouth, and I immediately regretted them. Notes? Really?

ut at this point, I couldn't think of a better thing to say.

iden's lips curved into a small smile. "That's it?

fell no. I wanted to lead you outside so my uncle, who is also my husband, could kidnap you.

so I nodded quickly,

luckily for me, he

head. "You're cute,

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heart skipped at his words, but before I could respond, he gave me a small wave.

there, still chitching my books, confused as hell. Cute? He

feel the heavy gaze boring into me from somewhere nearby. It just had to be

as I walked to the library, pretending not to

as he walked behind me and far too

reached the empty corner of the Library, I spun around to face him,

you want?" I asked, my voice

had followed me all the way here, clearly he needed

eyes unreadable. "You know what

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that I did, but I just didn't want to think

swallowed hard, taking a step back, but

him touch you earlier," he said, his voice low. It sent a shiver down my spine,

me for that Aiden didn't even touch

shot

didn't

be blamed for someone

ask 'Can I touch you?'

cut through my words and I resisted the urge to bash

talked to him because you told me to!" I

of person was this and where did I find

you You Let him

froze. Of course, he'd seen

Stalker.

about that. I didn't know what

hand moved to my chin, tilting my face up to meet his eyes. "Do you know how that makes me feel,

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cute make him feel? I had an

don't care," I whispered, though my voice

Lips twitched into a smirk.

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Silas's hands gripped my waist, pulling me closer. My heart raced as he lifted me slightly, setting me

you doing?"

caught? I didn't want to get caught with a

That could be scandalous.

came along, gasping lightly as she stopped close to ats,

into his chest, his hands placed at the back of my head as he held me

for some reason, made me smile. I was excited, and

his chest and I turned to the direction she

here." he murmured, his lips brushing against my ear. And

hands slid down my thighs, parting the effortlessly.