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.

choosing not to tell him anything about what happened between me and Luke in

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

what way did he offend you that you’re going through

by. But for now, just do as I say without any questions. You have three days to get Luke

couldn’t believe what

right, three days is too much. Two days.”

“How do you expect me to get Luke to marry me within

be precise,”

idea what we’re talking about here? That man hates me so much. There’s no way he’s ever

yet he tried to save your

DEMANTOL

sigh. “Oh, please, he

alright? You don’t want to lose these two little adorable children

had to bring my kids into 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 my little babies, and trust me, I didn’t want to sign

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

you won’t be threatening to murder

the one who calls the shots around here. And once I make a decision, it’s final. You have no choice but to

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

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 convince Luke

all. It was my fault anyway. If I hadn’t made those plans with him in the first place, none

1. me.

LUKE’S POV

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

exclaimed the moment he saw

This wasn’t a normal visit; it had a

Luke,” he introduced me to his friend, gesturing his hand

1. me.

hands with Tim, a smile on my

“It’s nice meeting you

He turned to my grandfather. “I

chimed in. “Everybody loves me.” I

my grandfather continued the mirth

we came here to see you for a