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.

about what happened between me and Luke

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

did he offend you that you’re going through all

goes by. But for now, just do as I say without

I exclaimed. I couldn’t believe what he was

days is

from the bed. “How do you expect

to be precise,”

talking about here? That man hates

he tried to save your life in the

DEMANTOL

couldn’t help but sigh. “Oh, please, he could have

business. Just do as I say, alright? You don’t

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

to avenge Luke for the things he did to you. I’m just

you won’t be threatening to murder my

I make a decision, it’s final.

turned around with a plastic smile. “Have

thinking about how I was going 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?

really tough, and I 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

1. me.

LUKE’S POV

outside, having a chat

exclaimed the moment he saw

wondering why they were at my house. This wasn’t a normal visit;

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

1. me.

Tim, a smile on my face. “It’s nice

“It’s nice meeting you

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

loves me.” I joked, and the three

grandfather continued the mirth

see you for a reason,”