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.

remained silent, choosing not to tell him anything about what

wanted. But we still need to act fast. I want to see Luke

did he offend you that you’re going through all

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

couldn’t

right, three days is too

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

to be precise,” Mason

you even have any idea what we’re talking about

yet he tried to save your life in

DEMANTOL

he could have done that

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

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

you to avenge Luke for the things he did

going to help me, then you won’t be threatening to murder my

I make a decision, it’s final. You have no choice but to follow it if you don’t want to

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

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

all. It was my fault anyway. If I hadn’t made those plans with him in the first place, none of this would have happened. I thirsted for vengeance, and

1. me.

LUKE’S POV

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

moment he saw

them, wondering why they were at my house. This wasn’t a normal visit; it had a specific

he introduced me to his friend, gesturing

1. me.

smile on my face. “It’s

“It’s nice meeting you

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

chimed in. “Everybody loves me.” I joked, and

my grandfather continued the mirth as

we came here to see you for a reason,” my