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 happened between me and Luke

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

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

do as I say without any questions.

couldn’t believe

days is

said, getting up from the bed. “How do you expect me to get

days, to be precise,” Mason

little. Do you even have any idea what we’re talking about here? That man hates me so

save your life

DEMANTOL

sigh. “Oh, please, he could

is none of my business. Just do as I say, alright? You don’t want

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

this is a chance for you to avenge Luke for

then you won’t be threatening

I make a decision, it’s final. You have no choice but to follow

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

to get married to Luke, and I

I hadn’t made those plans

1. me.

LUKE’S POV

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

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

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

Luke,” he introduced me to his

1. me.

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

“It’s nice meeting you

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

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

continued the mirth as we

see