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

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

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

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

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

right, three days is

no,” I said, getting up from the bed. “How do you expect me to

to be

about here? That man hates me so much.

save your

DEMANTOL

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

alright? You

this. But what could I do? Absolutely nothing. If I tried to act smart, he might just kill my little

act stupid. And think about it: this is a chance for you to avenge Luke for the things he did to you. I’m

then you won’t be threatening to

me what to do. I’m the one who calls the shots around here. And once I make a decision, it’s final. You

turned around with a plastic smile. “Have a nice day, and

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

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

1. me.

LUKE’S POV

He was standing outside, having a chat

moment he saw me. “You’re finally

This wasn’t a normal

my grandson Luke,” he introduced me to his

1. me.

Tim, a smile on my face. “It’s nice

“It’s nice meeting you

back. He turned to my grandfather. “I

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

loves him,” my grandfather continued

here to see you for a reason,”