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.

not to tell him anything about

I wanted. But we still need to act fast. I want to see Luke completely ruined as soon as

what way did he offend you that you’re

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

I couldn’t believe what he was

right, three days is

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

be

days is too little. Do you even have any idea what we’re talking about here? That man hates me so much. There’s no way he’s ever going to

he tried to save your life in

DEMANTOL

“Oh, please, he could have done that to anyone

business. Just do as I say, alright? You don’t want to lose these two

was really annoyed by this. But what could I do? Absolutely nothing. If I tried to act smart, he

And think about it: this is a chance for you to avenge Luke for

you’re going to help me, then you won’t be

me what 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

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

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

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 place, none of this would have happened. I thirsted for vengeance, and now

1. me.

LUKE’S POV

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

exclaimed the moment he saw me. “You’re

approached the two of them, wondering why they were at my house. This wasn’t a normal visit; it

my grandson Luke,” he introduced me to his friend, gesturing his

1. me.

shook hands with Tim, a smile on

“It’s nice meeting you

to my grandfather. “I don’t know,

I chimed in. “Everybody loves me.” I joked, and the three

my grandfather continued the mirth

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