The Love From Vengeance

138 THE SHOCKING FEATS

LUKE’S POW

Opening my eyes, I saw Ariel right by my side. She looked pretty tired, but a smile was right there on her visage — a fragile one, actually. And I could still feel the pain within me. With the pain caused by that good for nothing witch, I could even wonder what had happened to her. But I shouldn’t care less. I could only feel sorry for the little girl I saw at the warehouse. Catherine, yes, that was her name. She was being raised by a monster, and I hoped she wasn’t living a life of lies the same way I did.

“You’re finally awake,” Ariel said, holding my hand. She cleaned her eyes, trying to wash away the drowsiness. “I’m really glad about that.”

“How long have I been here?” I asked, scanning the room.

“A few hours, I think. You don’t have to worry. You haven’t been in the hospital. You don’t have a coma or something.” She laughed, a little one, though, because her expression right now was the synonym of sad, whatever word you want to use. And it was really surprising to me. It was really surprising that she was this worried about me. Wow, tonight was really a night that I’ll never forget.

I let out a weary sigh, closing my eyes. I could still feel Ariel’s fingers intertwining with mine. The feeling was actually good. But the moment was quite confusing. It was as if our relationship had been filled with so much love before all of that terror happened.

“You should get some rest, don’t you think?” I suggested.

“I’ve been resting here the whole time,” she responded.

“No, you haven’t. You’ve been worried about me; am I not correct?”

“You are right about that. But anyway, I’m glad you’re okay.”

“You think something worse than this is going to happen?”

“Well, I was afraid you were going to die.”

“You shouldn’t be, just in case next time.”

“Are you wishing for someone to shoot you again?”

“Not really. But I have to be real with myself. My life is really complicated.”

“No doubt about that.” Ariel yawned, lying on the bed, right next to me. Her actions really shocked me. This was not something I expected.

I could say I wanted to take place, and at the same time, I didn’t

subsequent to our subsequent matrimonial union. I was just wondering how that scene took place. Apparently, I wasn’t ready to give in to this woman. I was about to spill the lovely words

deeply. “So you’re really going to spend the

yes, I will,” she answered softly, closing her eyes. And then she placed her hand on my chest. Another shocking feat. But I decided to do nothing. I didn’t utter a single word, and that was how we both went to sleep.

ARIEL’S POV

to Luke, who was

taking my hands off his chest, and yawned. My hair was sort of a mess, and I was tired myself. I was not feeling too pretty, although I was putting on a ravishing dress. Work today would

her eyes fixed on

nigher to Luke.

and she suspired as she said, “Thank God.”

are all glad that he’s stable. But he’s going to need some time to recover,” the nurse said. “He’s lucky the bullet didn’t hit any vital organs, but the wound is quite deep. He’s going to need proper

of treatment does he need?” I

a few days to monitor his condition and make sure there are no complications,” she explained. “We’ll also have to clean and dress the wound regularly to prevent infection. And

notes of everything the nurse was saying.

else I

he doesn’t strain himself too much. He’ll need to take it easy for the next few weeks until the wound fully heals. And if he experiences any pain or discomfort, don’t hesitate to call for a nurse. We want to make sure

those words. And then Lake woke up from his sleep. Opening his eyes slightly, he took a look at me, then he

nurse,

fixed on her waist as

at Luke.

how are you feeling?” I asked Luke, sitting next

just a bit sore,” he replied. “What did the nurse

you’d need to stay in

“What the hell?!”

that?” The nurse made a

stay in this hospital for too long. I have important meetings today. And I think I’m already late for one.”

argue with the nurse. Nothing is more important than your health right now.”

now?” He