The Love From Vengeance

26 HARD CONDITIONS

ARIEL’S POV

Mason stepped foot inside the hospital room, his hands deep in his pockets. He was wearing a leather jacket, and the smile he gave me was clearly fake.

What the hell was he doing here anyway? He was the last person I expected to see.

“You’re still alive!” Mason smirked. “That’s nice. I don’t know how this plan is going to work out without you.”

“I literally went through hell earlier today. Can you please give me a break?”

He laughed. “Breaks are for babies.”

I shook my head and let out a weary sigh. “I’m being serious here.”

“And do I look like I’m joking?” He raised an eyebrow, and I turned my face away. “How was your elevator experience?”

I gave him a quizzical look. “Why are you asking me that?”

“I just want to know if you and Luke did–you know, the whole relationship stuff.”

I stared at him for a few seconds, then replied, “No, we didn’t.”

“Are you sure about that?”

“Why would I lie to you?”

Mason chuckled softly. “You have thousands of reasons to lie to me.” He moved closer to the bed. “I know you hate me and that you don’t want to follow this plan of mine. But what can

you do?” He shrugged. “You have no choice.”

“You are the most heartless person I’ve ever seen,” I told Mason, my tone cold.

“Oh really? He laughed again. “What about your ex–husband? Oh, sorry, your husband–to- be?” He had a mocking grin. “I mean, he did a lot of terrible things to you, right?”

“Yes, but at least he’s better than you. He tried to save my life today.”

“He did?” Mason’s eyes widened.

him anything about what happened between me and

But we still need to act fast. I

offend you that you’re

just do as I say without any questions. You have three days to get Luke to

exclaimed. I couldn’t believe

days is too much. Two

no, no,” I said, getting up from the bed. “How do you expect me to get Luke to marry me within

days, to be

you even have any idea what we’re talking about here? That man

to save your

DEMANTOL

but sigh. “Oh, please, he could have done that

say, alright? You don’t want to lose these two

annoyed by this. But what could I do? Absolutely nothing. If I tried

don’t act stupid. And think about it: this is a chance for you to avenge Luke

going to help me, then you won’t be

to do. I’m the one who calls the shots around here. And once I make a decision, it’s final. You have no choice but to

around with a plastic smile. “Have a nice day, and remember, you have two days.”

this one. He told me to get married to Luke, and I should do that in two days. Like, how in the world is that even possible? How am I going

to change his words. at all. It was my fault anyway. If I hadn’t made those plans with him in the first place, none of this would have happened. I thirsted for vengeance, and now look

1. me.

LUKE’S POV

was standing outside, having a chat with one of his friends. They seemed to

My grandfather exclaimed the moment he saw me. “You’re

were at my house. This wasn’t a normal visit; it had a specific purpose because my grandfather barely paid

Luke,” he introduced me to his friend,

1. me.

shook hands with Tim, a smile

“It’s nice meeting you

He turned to my grandfather. “I don’t know, but

“Everybody loves me.” I joked,

my grandfather continued the mirth

to see you for a