The Mafia Bride (Katrina and Silas)

08:56 Mon, Nov 25

Chapter

87

Katrina's POV

I stayed in my room for hours, everything that had happened replaying in my mind.

Silas's words was like a broken record, going on and on in repeat.. He said I was leverage, a pawn in his game and for some reason that hurt me.

I knew I shouldn't have expected anything from him, I mean he said it repeatedly. But still...

A thought flashed through mu mind and I pushed up from where I laid. I knew what I had to do.

I couldn't stay here anymore. I had to leave before he decided to use me against my father. Or worse, hand me back to him.

Sitting on the edge of my bed, I thought about how to escape. The mansion was heavily guarded, but I knew the layout. If I could slip past the guards and make it to the gate, maybe I'd have a chance.

go

after this? It wouldn't be like last time where I had no idea where the gate was. But where would I

I was literally broke with no money to my name, how would I survive?

Aunt Martha came mind and my lips pulled into a smile. She was the only member of my mom's family who I knew.

I could find my way to her and everything ends well.

With that plan in mind, I stood and went to the window, watching the guards who were moving outside.

My chest tightened as I watched them move, I needed to move carefully.

Later that night, I put on simple shoes and tied my hair back, ready to leave. My heartbeat was loud in my ears as I crept out of the room, trying to be as quiet as possible.

The halls were dark and quiet, the only sound coming from my soft footsteps.

I winced as I tiptoed my way down, praying that my plan works and Silas don't hear me.

I only made it to the back staircase when I heard a voice. My heart stopped, but I ducked behind a pillar holding my breath. The guard walked past without noticing me.

My heart raced in my chest, my hands trembling as I pressed myself to the wall.

This was it. I was going to make it out.

before I could reach the exit, I felt a hand grab my arm. I gasped, whipping around, only to see Silas standing there. His face was blank but I knew he was fuming. My heart dropped amd at that

was low, his words filled

he here so late? And how did he know I was about

just about to make up an excuse when

glared at him, yanking my arm free.

that choice," he snapped, his jaw tight. "Get back to your room.

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Mon, Nov

Chapter 87

chest heaving. "You don't own me, Silas. I'm not

to remind you of the day you were brought

a long moment, his eues searching

dragged me back to my room,

he said before

screamed, rushing to the door but I was too

pounded against the door pathetically but

85%

room with a red gown, her

said softly, adjusting the jewelry around my neck. "This

the mirror. The person staring

for all these things. This was the third ball I was going to,

arrived at the

move.

place as usual. I felt eues on me, following me around

choice, I stayed close to Silas, even though I hated

him-Marcos, my father. His tall figure was obvious in the distance, his grey eyes scanning the room before

Oh God, no.

heart dropped as his lips pulled into a frightening

churned as he made his way toward me, and I looked around,

said smoothly, his voice sending chills down my spine. "You look... lovely." "What do you want?" I asked, keeping my voice steady despite the fear crawling up my

"Did you really think I let you stay with Silas out of kindness? Don't be foolish, girl. You're my daughter. Your place is to serve me, even if

I knew that. He only gave me

scream, but his

you think he cares for you?" Marcos continued, his voice dripping with malice. "You're just another piece on the board, Katrina.

grip tightened. "You

console to control me, I was always going to

And he knew that

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08:57 Mon, Nov 25