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.

to tell him anything about what happened between

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

offend you that you’re going through all these measures?” I

just do as I say

couldn’t believe

days is too much.

up from the bed. “How do you expect me to get

be precise,” Mason

what we’re talking about here? That man hates me so much. There’s no way he’s

save your life in

DEMANTOL

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

alright?

what could I do? Absolutely nothing. If I tried

stupid. And think about it: this is a chance for you to avenge Luke for the things he did to you. I’m just going to be

then you won’t be

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

“Have a nice day, and remember, you have

to get married to Luke, and I

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

1. me.

LUKE’S POV

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

the moment he saw me. “You’re finally

at my house. This wasn’t a normal visit; it had

me to

1. me.

a smile on my

“It’s nice meeting you

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

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

everybody loves him,” my grandfather continued the mirth as we

see you for a reason,”