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

nodded slowly. “I can see the chemistry developing. Just what I wanted. But we still need to act fast. I want to see Luke

what way did he offend you that you’re going through

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

I couldn’t believe what

days is

the bed. “How do you expect me

be precise,” Mason

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

save your life

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

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

I do? Absolutely nothing. If I tried to act smart, he might just kill my little babies, and trust me, I

this is a chance for you to avenge Luke for the things

to help me, then you won’t be threatening

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

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

He told me to get married to Luke, and I should do that in two days. Like, how in the

I hadn’t made those plans with him in the first place, none of this would have happened. I thirsted

1. me.

LUKE’S POV

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

grandfather exclaimed the moment he saw

the two of them, wondering why they were at my house. This wasn’t a normal visit; it had a specific purpose because

introduced me to his friend,

1. me.

promptly shook hands with Tim, a smile on

“It’s nice meeting you

back. He turned to my grandfather. “I

right,” I chimed in. “Everybody loves me.” I

loves him,” my grandfather continued the

see you for a reason,” my grandfather