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.

about what happened between me and Luke

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

what way did he offend you that

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

exclaimed. I couldn’t believe

is too much.

said, getting up from the bed. “How do you expect me to get Luke to marry me within

be precise,” Mason

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

yet he tried to save your life

DEMANTOL

“Oh, please, he could have done

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

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

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

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

the shots around here. And once I make a

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

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

his words. at all. It was my fault anyway. If I hadn’t made those plans with him in the first

1. me.

LUKE’S POV

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

moment he saw me. “You’re finally

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

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

1. me.

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

“It’s nice meeting you

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

“Everybody loves me.” I joked, and the three of us burst into

my grandfather continued

here to see you for