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.

anything about what happened between me and Luke in the

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

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

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

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

is too much. Two

said, getting up from the bed. “How do you

days, to be precise,”

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

he tried to save your life in

DEMANTOL

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

I say, alright?

he had to bring my kids into this conversation again. I was really annoyed by this. But what could I do? Absolutely nothing. If I

you to avenge Luke for the things

then you won’t be threatening to

the one who calls the shots around here. And once I

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

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 possible? How am I going to

knew Mason pretty well. He wasn’t going to change his words. at 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 now look at

1. me.

LUKE’S POV

be welcomed by my grandfather. He was standing outside, having a chat with one of his friends. They seemed to be

exclaimed the moment

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

meet my grandson Luke,” he introduced me to

1. me.

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

“It’s nice meeting you

turned to my grandfather. “I don’t

loves me.” I joked, and the three of us

everybody loves him,” my grandfather continued the mirth as we

Luke, we came here to see you