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.

remained silent, choosing not to tell him anything about what

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

offend you that you’re

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

I couldn’t believe what he was

right, three days is

from the bed. “How do you

to be

what we’re talking about here? That

yet he tried to save your life in

DEMANTOL

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

none of my business. Just do as I say, alright? You don’t

he had to bring my kids 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 babies, and trust me, I didn’t want to

think about it: this is a chance for you to avenge Luke for the things

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

the shots around here. And once I

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 world is that even possible? How am

really tough, and I knew 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 the first place, none of this would have happened.

1. me.

LUKE’S POV

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

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

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

Luke,” he introduced me to his friend,

1. me.

shook hands with Tim, a smile on my face.

“It’s nice meeting you

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

“Everybody loves me.” I joked, and the

loves him,” my grandfather continued

came here to see you for a reason,” my grandfather