Chapter 40

Maura's POV

I could do nothing but stare at my dad, I attempted to open my mouth to speak but it was as if someone was squeezing my vocal cords shut. All I could see was a fire in my father's eyes and from the look on his face, he already knew the answer to his question.

"Dad, wait-"

"You forced a mark upon my daughter without permission?" I was shocked by my father's cold tone; I'd never seen hi