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 Luke

see the chemistry developing. Just what I wanted. But we still need to act

he offend you that you’re

find out as time goes by. But for now, just do as I say without any questions. You have

I exclaimed. I couldn’t believe what

is too much. Two days.”

from the bed. “How do you expect me to get Luke to marry

to be precise,”

you even have any idea what we’re talking about here? That man hates me so much. There’s

to save your

DEMANTOL

sigh. “Oh, please, he could have

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

I do? Absolutely nothing. If I tried to act smart,

you to avenge Luke for the

me, then you won’t be threatening to murder

miss, but you can’t tell 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 but to follow it if you don’t want to

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

down on the bed, covering my face, thinking about how I was 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 I going to

was my fault anyway. If I hadn’t made those plans with him in the first

1. me.

LUKE’S POV

by my grandfather. He was standing outside, having a chat with one

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

a normal visit; it had a specific purpose because my grandfather barely paid me

he introduced me

1. me.

smile on my face. “It’s nice

“It’s nice meeting you

smiled back. He turned to my grandfather. “I don’t

“Everybody loves me.” I

my grandfather continued the

see