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

see the chemistry developing. Just what I wanted. But we still

he offend you that you’re going

for now, just do as I

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

right, three days is too

the bed. “How do you expect me to get Luke to marry me within

to be precise,”

have any idea what we’re talking about here? That man

save your life in the

DEMANTOL

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

do as I say, alright? You don’t want to

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

to avenge Luke for the things he

then you won’t be threatening to

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

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

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 convince

was my fault anyway. If I hadn’t made

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

moment

house. This wasn’t a normal visit; it

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

1. me.

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

“It’s nice meeting you

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

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

him,” my grandfather continued the mirth as we kept

to see you