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.

not to tell him anything about what happened between me

still need to act fast. I want to see Luke completely

you that you’re going through all

as time goes by. But for now, just do as I

I couldn’t believe what he

right, three days is too

do you expect me

days, to be precise,” Mason

about here? That man hates me so much. There’s no way he’s ever

he tried to save

DEMANTOL

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

I say, alright? You don’t want to

had to bring my kids into this conversation again. I was really annoyed by this. But what could I do? Absolutely nothing. If I tried to act smart, he might just kill my little babies, and trust me, I didn’t want to sign up for

to avenge Luke for

me, then you

shots around here. And once I make a decision, it’s final. You have no choice but to follow it if you don’t

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

married to Luke, and I should do that in two days. Like,

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 plans with him in the first place, none of this would

1. me.

LUKE’S POV

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

exclaimed the moment he saw me. “You’re

they were at my house. This wasn’t a

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

1. me.

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

“It’s nice meeting you

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

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

grandfather continued the mirth as we

here to see you