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 in the

Just what I wanted. But we still need to act

that

out as time goes by. But for now, just do as I say

exclaimed. I couldn’t believe

is

“How do you

days, to be precise,”

little. Do you even have any idea what we’re talking about here? That man hates me so

yet he tried to save your life

DEMANTOL

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

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

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

to avenge Luke for the things he did to

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

shots around here. And once I

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

married to Luke, and I should do that in two days. Like, how in the world is that even possible? How am I

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

1. me.

LUKE’S POV

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

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

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

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

1. me.

shook hands with Tim, a smile on

“It’s nice meeting you

He turned to my grandfather. “I don’t

loves me.” I joked, and the

my grandfather continued the mirth as we kept

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