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 me and Luke in the

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

you that

goes by. But for now, just do as I say without any questions. You have three days to get Luke to marry

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

right, three days is too much. Two

no, no,” I said, getting up from the bed. “How do you

to be precise,”

what we’re talking about here? That man hates me so much. There’s

yet he tried to save

DEMANTOL

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

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

was really annoyed by this. But what could I do? Absolutely nothing. If I tried to act smart, he might just kill my little

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

me, then you

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

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

about how I 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

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

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

moment he saw

This wasn’t a normal visit; it had a specific purpose because my grandfather barely

he introduced me to

1. me.

promptly shook hands with Tim, a smile on my

“It’s nice meeting you

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

me.” I joked, and the three of us burst

continued the mirth as we

to see