The Mafia Bride (Katrina and Silas)
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Silas stood at the entrance to my cell and my vision blurred as 1 blinked up at him.

I wasn't certain if it really was him I was seeing, but I couldn't mistake that body anywhere.

Why was he here? Has it been so long already? Did Alisa ask him to come get me?

How did he come down here and who gave him the key to let me out?

What about Marcos? Does he know about this!

All these questions ran through my mind and I had no answers for any.

I was just happy that Silas had come for me.

I tried to push up from where I sat, but my body felt heavy and I was barely able to lift myself.

"Silas I called his name weakly as he closed the distance between us in two long strides. Before I could register what was happening. Silas was kneeling, reaching out to me. He wrapped his arms around my body, pulling me against his chest.

The gesture sent waves through my body and I wrapped my arms around him well.

I yelped when his arms slipped under me, lifting me effortlessly

"Silas..." His name left my lips once more and I wrapped my arms around his neck.

I still was unable to understand what was happening, but I was happy to see him.

My body went limp as he carried me in his arms bridal style, holding me against his chest.

"You came." I breathed out weakly, tears stinging my eyes. He really did come for me.

Alisa said she was going to save me if anything happened, and she did it by calling Silas over.

"I'm sorry for not coming any sooner. He apologized, and I closed my eyes, a lone tear slipping down.

It didn't matter when he came I was happy he was here right now.

I wanted to tell him not to apologize cause he didn't do anything wrong, but the words choked in my throat and I could only shake my head.

I could barely process the feeling of being held by him-warm, secure.

I don't think I've ever felt this safe before, and before I could control it, another tear drop slid down my face..

"You're okay now," Sila coaxed and I nodded my head, opening my eyes to stare at his face.

He was here, really here.

I was okay now

But would Marcos let him carry me out without any issues?

I wanted to ask, but I wasn't sure if I should.

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Since he had walked into the enemy's territory, he should have a plan.

Funny that Marcos was now an enemy to me, my very own biological father wouldn't care if I was alive or not.

"Marcos?" I asked before I could stop myself, his earlier phrase of killing Silas coming to mind.

"Don't worry about him and go to sleep, Katrina. I got you," Silas urged and I did exactly as he said

My entire body shut down, feeling the safety of Silas' arms wrapped around me.

I know he wouldn't do anything to hurt me. I trusted him that much

The thought that I was still hallucinating came to mind.

What if I was only imagining this cause I wanted Silas to come to save me?

I felt frightened by that thought so I dug my fingers into my palm

The sharp pain filled my senses, and yet I couldn't help but feel relieved.

It wasn't a hallucination and it wasn't a dream.

I shut my eyes, letting my head rest against his chest.

His steady heartbeat thumped under my cheek, calming my frantic pulse.

He did come for me.

Even after everything he had said, he came the moment Alisa had told him that I was in danger.

As we moved, I could hear loud shouts around us, followed by the sounds of gunshots.

What was happening around us?

I forced my eyes open and blinked, taking in the sight before us

Bodies were scattered across the floor.

There were bullet wounds scattered on their bodies and I turned my head to Silas.

He had caused all these when he came to save me.

I didn't realize what kind of fight happened here, and it was all so Silas would get to me.

My body warmed up by that thought, and I nestled closer into his arms

The bodies belonged to both Silas' and Marco's men, both people opening fire on each other.

I let out a scream when a bullet whizzed past me, and Silas dodged out of the way.

He hid behind a pillar, cradling me tightly against his chest.

"Stay here." He said, placing me softly on the pillar

I nodded my head, resting against the pillar.

I wouldn't even be able to move if I wanted to run.

I could only depend on Silas to protect me.

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Someone came up behind Silas with a gun in hand, and my eyes widened slightly.

He wanted to shoot.

Just as I was about to scream out, Silas brought a gum out, firing behind him.

His eyes remained on me as their body plopped to the floor dead, a bullet wound on his head.

Tm not going to let anything happen to you, This was the first time that Silas had spoken to me in a soft tone and my heart. warmed

I didn't care about the chaos happening around and I believed him.

The soft look on his face was fone the next instant, replaced by the cold one I was so used to.

Bringing out an extra gun, he cocked it before joining in the fight happening.

Another body plopped right in front of me, its blank eyes staring directly at me, and I let out a scream.

His blood seeped through his clothes, staining my leg, which was sprawled out in front of me.

My stomach churned at the sight, and I fought the urge to vomit

The air was thick with the metallic scent of blood, gunshots echoing through the place.

After a few moments, the shooting died out.

Silas came back a few minutes later, his body covered in blood.

I tried to speak, to ask him if he was all right, but he shushed me gently, pressing his hand to my cheek. "Rest, Katrina. Sleep

I didn't fight it.

My exhaustion took over and I let myself drift slowly into the darkness.

For the first time since I came home, I felt safe.

I woke up with a start, pushing up from the bed.

Where was 1

How did I get to this bed? What about Marcos?

My mind was foggy, and I panicked, replaceing it hard to remember where what happened before I lost consciousness.

I looked around in panic, replaceing the walls of my room staring back at me.

I was at Silas' place,

And that's when it all came crashing down

From when Silas had come for me, to when he dropped me and went off to shoot to when he carried me off.

He had taken me away from Marcos. He came for me

I looked at my body to discover that bandages covered my wounds, and I could tell someone had cleaned me up.

Did Silas do this? I wondered, searching for him in the dark room.

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Silas had a habit of sitting in the dark and waiting for me to make up, but I guess he wasn't here this time.

My body still ached, but the pain was dulled and manageable.

It felt much better compared to before and I could live with it.

I sat up slowly, clutching the blanket wrapped around me..

I didn't know where Silas had gone, but the calmness of the room was a comfort.

I closed my eyes, breathing deeply, thankful to be out of thai cell, away from Marcos,

Need a while to calm my thoughts, but my mind was a wreck.

What would Silas do if he found out that I didn't get the information he had asked of me?

I mean, I figured out that Marcos was the one who tried to kill him, but I had nothing to prove it.

A voice filtered through the door, breaking the quietness I was enjoying.

I could tell that the voice was coming from right outside my door, and I tried to make out what they said.

I could recognize one of the voices as Maria and I wondered what she was screaming about.

Since she was right outside my door, I could tell that much. But who was she talking to?

She was shouting, her voice dripping with anger and bitterness and I strained my ears to listen to what she was screaming.

about.

"She's just trying to deceive you, Silas! Can't you see? All of this-the bruises, the blood-it's all part of her father's scheme to deceive you. And you're falling for it!"

She? Was she talking about me?

It was quite obvious that she was

How could she say that I was trying to just deceive Silas?

I was covered with bruises, and my face was swollen, and she still thought I wanted to deceive Silas.

I clenched my fists, forcing myself to stay silent, to listen.

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Filled with the need to hear all she had to say, I wanted to move closer to the door but I was unable to do so.

"Enough, Maria." Salas's voice was firm yet calm.

"Katrina isn't playing any games."

I was happy that he wasn't buying what she was selling, but what about everyone else in the house

If Maria thought I was part of the scheme to kill Silas and that this was all part of Marco's plan to get me closer to Silas.

Who else thought that way?

It was only a matter of time till Silas gave in to the words of his family, and I couldn't tell what could happen then.

"But she's fooling you, Silas! You're letting her get close to you, just like Marcos planned. She's here to trick you-"

My fingers dug into my bandaged palms as I forced myself to listen to her.

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I had just gotten bealer ups, and she thought that it was all a ploy

It was obvious just how much Maria hated me, and I knew I should always watch my back around her.

"Shut

up

Maria," Silas snapped. "This isn't up for debate. You're in no place to accuse Katrina of doing that,"

Silas had taken my side and my heart swelled up.

Did he think I

I wasn't part of that? He had accused me earlier, does he trust me now?

I needed to know the answers to all these questions but I couldn't bring myself to ask them..

Footsteps moved closer, and the door opened.

Silas stepped in a few moments later, and his gaze immediately locked onto mine.

I didn't know what to say, my mind blank.

I should thank him, for coming to save me. But I tried to open my mouth but no words came out...

"You're awake," he stated, holding eye contact with me. His eyes held a mix of emotions, but I couldn't read them fully.

"Yes, I am," my reply sounded lame, but I couldn't think of a better thing to say,

I sat there, my mind racing with different thoughts and me feeling exposed and vulnerable.

I wanted to say something, anything, but my throat felt tight, the words caught somewhere between my heart and lips.

Neither of us said anything to the other, and my grip on my blanket tightened.

Come on, say something

urged myself, but my mind seemed to want to betray me

silas just stood there, his expression softening as he looked at me.

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and all I could do was hold his gaze, feeling a strange mix of gratitude, awkwardness, and something else I couldn't quite

So I started.