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.

to tell him anything about what happened between me and Luke in the

chemistry developing. Just what I wanted. But we still need to

what way did he offend you that you’re going

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

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

right, three days is too much.

from the bed. “How do you expect me to

days, to be precise,” Mason

is too little. Do you even have any idea what we’re talking about here? That man hates me so much. There’s no way he’s ever going to marry

yet he tried to save

DEMANTOL

he could have

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

I do? Absolutely nothing. If I tried

about it: this is a chance for you to avenge

going to help me, then you won’t be threatening to

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 follow it if

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

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

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

1. me.

LUKE’S POV

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

moment he saw me. “You’re

wondering why they were at my house. This wasn’t a normal visit;

he introduced me to his friend, gesturing his

1. me.

promptly shook hands with Tim, a smile on my

“It’s nice meeting you

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

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

loves him,” my grandfather continued the

we came here to see you for a