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.

silent, choosing not to tell him anything about what happened between me

I wanted. But we still need to

offend you that you’re going through

for now, just do as I say without any questions. You have

I couldn’t

days is too

from the bed. “How do you expect me to

be precise,” Mason

Do you even have any idea what we’re talking about

he tried to save

DEMANTOL

but sigh. “Oh, please, he could have done that

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

Absolutely nothing. If I tried to act smart, he might just kill my little babies, and trust me, I didn’t want to sign up for

to avenge Luke for the things he did to

then you won’t be threatening to

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

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

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

hadn’t made those plans with him in the first place, none of this would have happened. I

1. me.

LUKE’S POV

my grandfather. He was standing outside, having a

moment he saw me. “You’re finally

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

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

1. me.

promptly shook hands with Tim, a smile on my face. “It’s

“It’s nice meeting you

turned to my grandfather. “I don’t know,

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

loves him,” my grandfather continued the mirth as

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