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.

remained silent, choosing not to tell him anything about what

what I wanted. But we still need to act

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

I say without any

days?” I exclaimed. I couldn’t believe what

three days is too

bed. “How do you expect me to get Luke

to be precise,” Mason

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

save your life in the

DEMANTOL

help but sigh. “Oh, please, he could have

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

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

think about it: this is a chance for you to avenge Luke for the things he did to you.

you’re going to help me, then you won’t be threatening to murder my children.”

around here. And once I

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

going to handle 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

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

1. me.

LUKE’S POV

having a chat with one of his friends. They seemed to be having

grandfather exclaimed the moment

why they were at my house. This wasn’t a normal visit;

meet my grandson Luke,” he introduced me

1. me.

hands with Tim, a smile on my face. “It’s nice

“It’s nice meeting you

“I don’t know, but I just

in. “Everybody loves me.” I

loves him,” my grandfather continued

here to see you for a reason,” my