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.

tell him anything about what happened between me and

see the chemistry developing. Just what I wanted. But we still need to act fast. I want to see Luke completely

you that you’re going through all these measures?”

as I say without any questions. You

couldn’t believe what he

is too

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

days, to be

any idea what we’re talking about here?

to save your life

DEMANTOL

help but sigh. “Oh, please, he

none of my business. Just do as I say, alright? You don’t want to lose these

do? Absolutely nothing. If I tried to act smart, he might just kill my little babies, and trust me,

chance for you to avenge Luke for

you won’t

I’m the one who calls the shots around here. And once I

to the door and turned around with a plastic smile. “Have a nice day, and remember, you have two days.” He left

me to get married to Luke, and I should do that in two days. Like, how in the world is that even possible?

and I knew Mason pretty well. He wasn’t going to change his words. at all. It was my fault anyway. If I hadn’t made those plans with him in the first

1. me.

LUKE’S POV

standing outside, having a chat

exclaimed the moment he saw

approached the two of them, wondering why they were at my house. This wasn’t a normal visit; it had a specific purpose because my grandfather barely paid me a

me to his friend, gesturing his hand

1. me.

smile on

“It’s nice meeting you

to my grandfather. “I

I joked, and the

loves him,” my grandfather continued the

came here to see you for a reason,” my grandfather