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

wanted. But we still need to act fast. I want to see Luke completely ruined

way did he offend you that you’re going through

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

I exclaimed. I couldn’t believe what he was

days is too much. Two days.”

do you expect me

be precise,”

too little. Do you even have any idea what we’re talking about

he tried to save

DEMANTOL

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

is none of my business. Just do as I say, alright? You

to bring my kids into this conversation again. I was really annoyed by this. But what could I do? Absolutely nothing. If I

this is a chance for you to avenge Luke for the things he did to you.

you won’t

miss, but you can’t tell me what to do. I’m the one who calls the shots around here. And once I make a decision, it’s final. You have no choice but to

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

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

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. I thirsted for vengeance, and now look at

1. me.

LUKE’S POV

welcomed by my grandfather. He was standing outside, having a chat with one of his

My grandfather exclaimed the moment he saw me.

were at my house. This wasn’t a normal visit; it had a specific

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

1. me.

with Tim, a smile on my face. “It’s

“It’s nice meeting you

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

me.” I joked, and the three

loves him,” my grandfather continued the mirth

see you for a reason,”