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.

choosing not to tell him anything about what happened

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

did he offend you that you’re going

as I say without any questions. You have three days to get

couldn’t believe what

days is too much. Two

said, getting up from the bed. “How do you expect

be precise,” Mason

idea what we’re talking about here? That man hates me

to save your

DEMANTOL

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

alright? You don’t want to lose these two little adorable children of

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,

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

you won’t be threatening to murder

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

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

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 I going to

If I hadn’t made those plans with

1. me.

LUKE’S POV

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

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

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

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

1. me.

Tim, a smile on my

“It’s nice meeting you

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

in. “Everybody loves me.” I

everybody loves him,” my grandfather continued the mirth

here to see