The Love From Vengeance

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ARIEL’S POV

I walked behind Mason as we both got close to the gigantic fire. Well, he got close. I was a little bit far from him, slowing down my pace. Yeah I knew he was a psychopath, but I had not idea he was this crazy.

Getting really close to a fire huge like that? No one in his right senses would do that? But this scumbag right here was actually surprising me.

And I kept on watching him inch closer to the roaring inferno. I couldn’t help but question his sanity. I would keep on doing that over and over.

I mean, who willingly gets up close and personal with a fire that could roast a Christmas turkey in 3 seconds flat? It was like he had a secret death wish or something. And if he did, I would be really glad. At least it would reduce the number of scumbags in the earth.

Meanwhile, I continued to do my best to maintain a safe distance, like the responsible, self- preserving human being that I am.

“What are you even doing?” I aksed, still walking slowly.

“You ask too many questions,” he replied, not glancing at me.

“This is crazy, you know. Like, are going to walk in that fire?”

Mason turned to give me a quick look. “Maybe.”

“This is absolutely insane. But it won’t be surprising, cause you’re insane yourself.”

“You can shut up, and just follow me, okay.”

“You’re like six inches away from that fire. And you want me to keep on following you. Okay, what are you planning to do now, huh. Perform a miracle?”

but gave the fire his attention back. He squatted, and

I let out a scream that could rival a banshee! I mean, who wouldn’t? It was like being in the front

this guy was just chilling there, completely unfazed. I mean, seriously, who stares at a raging fire

but admire his unshakeable calmness. It was like he had a secret pact with the flames, or maybe he was just

dialing the fire

or completely bonkers. Maybe a bit of both. But everyone has their quirks,

monsters like it’s

Mason casually enjoying his front–row seat to the hottest show in town. But this needed to stop. I wasn’t going to spend the whole night staring at

LUKE’S POV

news have you come

man. And I kind of loved him for his

to my grandfather. Of course, the man was old, but I still loved him, and didn’t want to lose him yet. “Why are you being silent

him.

in my chest as I waited for his response. His hesitant silence only fueled my worry, and my mind raced with a whirlwind of worst–case scenarios. What if my grandfather had left the earth? What if his sickness

words,

sent waves of

tell him how much he meant to me? Was

needed to pull myself together. All these were just thoughts. Maybe that wasn’t the

at Peter, tears popping

Reynold. He’s… he’s…

Riley held me immediately. “What did you just say?” I yelled

but he’s no

compared to mine. This was really intense. My grandfather, dead? No this couldn’t be. I loved that man. I