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 happened between me and Luke in

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

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

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

I couldn’t believe what

days is too much. Two

up from the bed. “How do you

be precise,”

you even have any idea what we’re talking about here? That man hates me so much. There’s no way

he tried to save your

DEMANTOL

please, he could have

do as I say, alright? You don’t want to lose these two little adorable

could I do? Absolutely nothing. If I tried to act smart, he might just kill my little babies, and trust me, I didn’t

stupid. And think about it: this is a chance for you to avenge Luke for the

then you won’t be

one who calls the shots around here. And once I make a decision, it’s final. You have

door and turned around with a plastic smile. “Have a

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

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 plans with him in the first place, none of this would have happened. I thirsted for vengeance, and now look at what it had brought

1. me.

LUKE’S POV

arrived home, only to be welcomed by my grandfather. He was standing outside, having a chat with one

grandfather exclaimed the moment he

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

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

1. me.

a smile on my

“It’s nice meeting you

Tim smiled back. He turned to my grandfather. “I don’t know, but I just love

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

continued the

Luke, we came here to see