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

we still need to act fast.

way did he offend you that you’re going

out as time goes by. But for now, just do as I say

I couldn’t believe what he was telling

is

“How do you expect me to

days, to be precise,”

talking about

tried to save your

DEMANTOL

couldn’t help but sigh. “Oh, please, he could have done that

I say, alright? You don’t want

do? Absolutely nothing. If I

avenge Luke for the things he did to you. I’m just going to be

to help me, then you won’t

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

a plastic smile. “Have a nice day, and remember,

I was going to handle this one. He told me to get married to Luke, and I should do that in two days.

hadn’t made those plans with him in the first place, none of this would have

1. me.

LUKE’S POV

He was standing outside, having a chat with one of his friends.

the moment he saw

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

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

1. me.

with Tim, a smile

“It’s nice meeting you

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

loves me.” I joked, and the three of us burst

my grandfather continued the mirth as

here to see you for a reason,”