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.

tell him anything about

chemistry developing. Just what I wanted. But we still need to act fast. I want

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

find out as time goes by. But for now, just do as I say without any questions. You have

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

is too much. Two days.”

I said, getting up from the bed. “How do

days, to be precise,”

we’re talking about here? That man hates me so

save your life in

DEMANTOL

he could have done that to anyone

my business. Just do as I say, alright? You don’t want

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

a chance for you to avenge Luke for the things he did to you. I’m just

you’re going to help me, then you won’t be threatening to murder my

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

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

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

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

1. me.

LUKE’S POV

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

exclaimed the moment he saw me. “You’re finally

This wasn’t a

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

1. me.

promptly shook hands with Tim, a smile on my face. “It’s nice

“It’s nice meeting you

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

I joked, and the three

loves him,” my grandfather continued the mirth

here to see you for