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

But we still need to act fast. I want to

he offend you that

now, just do as I say without any questions. You have three days to get Luke to marry

I exclaimed. I couldn’t

three days is too much. Two days.”

no, no,” I said, getting up from the bed. “How do

days, to be precise,” Mason

days is too little. Do you even have any idea what we’re talking about here? That man hates me so much. There’s no way he’s ever going to

yet he tried to save your life in

DEMANTOL

“Oh, please, he could have done

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

into this conversation again. I was really annoyed by this. But what could I do? Absolutely nothing. If

it: this is a chance for you to avenge Luke

me, then you won’t be

one who calls the shots around here. And once I make a decision, it’s final. You have no

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

the bed, covering my face, 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,

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.

1. me.

LUKE’S POV

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

exclaimed the moment he saw me. “You’re

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

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

1. me.

promptly shook hands with Tim, a smile on

“It’s nice meeting you

“I

me.” I joked, and

him,” my grandfather continued the mirth as we

came here to see you for a