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.

up to say, and so I nodded quickly,

it. And luckily for me, he

softly, shaking his head. "You're cute, you know

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but before I could respond, he gave me a small wave. Tll see you

walked away, leaving me standing there, still chitching my books, confused as hell.

the heavy gaze boring into me from somewhere

my breathing as I walked to the library, pretending

footsteps were slow as he walked behind me and far too

I reached the empty corner of the Library, I spun around

you want?" I asked, my

the way here,

his eyes unreadable.

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me that I did,

back, but he followed

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

Aiden didn't even touch me and I only

shot back, anger mixing with my

I didn't let

for someone spontaneously reaching

would ask 'Can I touch

talked to him. His tone cut through my words and I resisted

told me to!"

was this and where

smiled at you You Let him call

he'd seen that. Of course,

Stalker.

didn't know what to feel at this

my face up to meet his eyes. "Do you

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did another man calling me cute make him feel? I had an idea, but I didn't want to entertain his

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

twitched into

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waist, pulling me closer. My heart raced as he lifted me slightly, setting

are you doing?" I whispered, glancing

to get caught

That could be scandalous.

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

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

for some reason, made me smile. I

a while, Silas pulled me away from his chest and I turned to

murmured, his lips brushing against my ear. And even if they were, I

slid down my thighs, parting the effortlessly. His eyes locked onto mine, dark