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 didn’t want

engage in sexual activity on this particular occasion 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

exhaled deeply. “So you’re really going

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

ARIEL’S POV

eyes to Luke, who was still sleeping. And staring at his innocent face, I

bed, 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

opened, and the nurse from last night entered the room. With her eyes fixed on me and

stirred nigher to Luke.

time, and she suspired as she said,

the nurse said. “He’s lucky the bullet didn’t hit any vital organs, but the wound is quite deep. He’s

does he need?” I asked,

monitor his condition and make sure there are no complications,” she explained. “We’ll also

of everything the nurse was saying. “Is there

else I should

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

woke up from his sleep.

nurse,

fixed on her waist

at Luke.

how are you feeling?” I asked

bit sore,” he replied. “What did the

stay in the

“What the hell?!”

Anything wrong with that?” The

too long. I have important meetings today. And I think I’m

can’t argue with the nurse. Nothing is more important than your

He arched an eyebrow.