The Love From Vengeance

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ARIEL’S POV

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“Hold on. You’re coming to the hospital to come pick me up.” I was trying to see what this idiot was talking about around here.

“Yes. Any problem with that?” Luke was feeling proud of himself, huh?

“Any problem with that? Of course, there are problems! Can’t you see I’m injured?” A perfect reminder.

“Your wound changes nothing. Now you should start getting ready. I’ll be there any moment.” He was still trying to be bossy.

“Don’t waste your time coming. I’m still not following you.” I made up my mind. Decision’s final.

“You have no choice.” He talked like I didn’t.

“I have a choice. You’re not the boss of me. Stop trying to act like you are. It gets irritating every single second.” Like, really irritating. This guy and Mason were annoying jerks.

“Why do you have to fight all the time?” He spoke as if he’s the one with senses here.

“Fight? Are you trying to say I’m starting a fight here?” I couldn’t believe what he was saying. His words were trash anyway.

“Of course. You are so unbelievable. I didn’t even know what my grandfather saw in a lady like you. Luke started the insult. I think I’ll be the one ending it.

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“Have some respect,” I told him.

“You started the whole thing.” Was he giving me a reminder, or what?

“I don’t have time for you right now.” Exactly! The right words to use against this scumbag.

“Yeah, like you have time for anything at the moment.” Here he was, taunting me.

“Are you done talking?‘ My tone deepened.

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“Don’t try to act like the person with senses here. Just get ready, okay?” His words showed that he was still coming. Like, what the hell?

Our call ended. I dropped my phone on the bed, moving my hands to my face. What in the world did that man want now? Don’t tell me he’s thinking of carrying me to his house. Crap! We’re not even

married yet.

Minutes later, Luke showed up at my room. The both of us looked at each other for what seemed like eternity. And then he finally marched closer to me. This was not definitely something I wanted.

I sat on the bed and was about to get on my feet, but he held my arm. I couldn’t help but wonder why. The look I gave him told him to let go, but he had to smirk in response.

He held my other arm, and the feeling of his hand right there was comforting. I couldn’t help but lean in closer as he moved his face towards mine. The moment our eyes met, I was immediately captivated by the intensity and warmth in his gaze.

of electricity between us. His touch was unlike anything I had ever experienced before, sending shivers down my spine and making me feel alive. It was truly an amazing

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There’s no way he’s going

from my arms,

the hell was that?” I

was acting

here. Now tell me what

sorry, I don’t get you.” He

my arms. What was that?” I

calm. But I

each other, and you’re touching me like that? Like, what the

you be happy?”

“Excuse me?”

any idea how many women are dying to get a taste of

are. But if perhaps there are women like that, thinking that way, they’re bunch of

fool, then.” That

what now?” I raised an

were lost in the moment,” he said,

nonsense.

lie.” I

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He raised an eyebrow. “You know you don’t have to keep lying to yourself. If you want me, just

of you! Did you actually come here to

I came to take you home.” He

“Home?”

to my house, which is going to be yours as well, tomorrow.” He slowed down the words to me, like I was a little kid or something.

is still taking

think I’m joking?” He

my dress to get covered in blood,” I said crazy

the wound’s already been taken

rude manner.

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birdbrain around

up, okay?”

I can’t get up.” I made up false words.

you being serious right now?” Luke knew I was lying.

like I’m

all, your life’s a

I wasn’t going to tolerate this

Get up.”

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door’s right there, and you obviously

forgot, actually. And I think it would be nice if you showed

way either. If I could clearly remember, I was unconscious when you brought me here.” I had

one who took you here,” he