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 happened between me

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

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

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

days?” I exclaimed. I couldn’t believe what

is too much.

getting up from the bed. “How do you expect me to get

days, to be precise,”

talking about here? That man hates me

tried to save your

DEMANTOL

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

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

Absolutely nothing. If I tried

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

going to help me, then you won’t be threatening to murder my children.”

once I make a decision, it’s final. You have

“Have a nice day, and

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 even possible? How am I going to convince Luke to marry

If I hadn’t made those plans with him in the first

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 to be having a great

moment he saw me.

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

introduced me to his friend,

1. me.

with Tim, a smile on my face. “It’s nice meeting

“It’s nice meeting you

my grandfather. “I don’t know, but I just love

I chimed in. “Everybody loves me.” I joked, and the three of

him,” my grandfather continued the mirth as

here to see you for a reason,” my grandfather