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

see the chemistry developing. Just what I wanted. But we still need to act fast. I want to see

did he offend you that you’re going through all

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

I exclaimed. I couldn’t believe what he was telling

three days is too much. Two

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

to be

even have any idea what we’re talking about here?

to save your life in

DEMANTOL

but sigh. “Oh, please, he

is none of my business. Just do as I say, alright? You don’t want to lose these two little adorable children

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 babies, and

think about it: this is a chance for you to avenge Luke for the things he did

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

shots around here. And once I make a decision, it’s final. You have no choice but to follow it if you don’t want to face the

to the door and turned around with a plastic smile. “Have

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

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

1. me.

LUKE’S POV

outside, having a chat with one

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

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

introduced me

1. me.

promptly shook hands with Tim, a smile on my face. “It’s nice meeting you,

“It’s nice meeting you

“I don’t know, but I just

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

loves him,” my grandfather continued the

to see you