The Love From Vengeance

218: LOST SOUL

LUKE’S POV

I walked into the bar, and right at this point, I was feeling like a goddamn lost soul. My heart was heavy with the weight of Ariel’s words ringing in my head, I ordered a drink and took a seat at the bar, hoping the alcohol would numb the pain.

But even as the drinks kept coming, I couldn’t shake off the memory of Ariel’s accusations. The words echoed in my mind, like a constant reminder of the hurt and betrayal she felt towards me. I closed my eyes, trying to block out the pain, but it only seemed to intensify.

I watched as the women in the bar danced on stage, trying to entice me with their seductive moves. But I couldn’t bring myself to look at them. My mind was consumed with thoughts of Ariel and the love we once shared.

A woman with long blonde hair and a tight red dress sat down next to me. She tried to flirt with me, but I couldn’t even manage to smile. She huffed and angrily left, her heels clicking against the floor.

Still sitting here, nursing my drink, a woman with long, blonde hair and a tight red dress sat down next to me. She flashed me a flirtatious smile. “Hey there, handsome, what’s a guy like you doing all

by himself?”

I couldn’t even manage a smile in response as I was lost in my own thoughts. Noticing my lack of interest, she huffed, “Well, I was hoping for some company tonight. But I guess you’re not interested. “She started to get up from her seat, her heels clicking against the floor.

Feeling guilty for not acknowledging her, I finally spoke up, “I’m sorry, I’m just not in the mood for company tonight.”

She rolled her eyes and snapped back, “Well, you could have at least pretended to be interested. It’s not like I was asking for your hand in marriage.”

I let out a small chuckle. “I apologize; I didn’t mean to come off as rude. It’s been a long day, and I wanted some time to myself.”

She softened her expression. “I understand. I’ll leave you with your thoughts then. Maybe another

time?”

I smiled and nodded. “Maybe another time.”

that the

“Idiot,” she snapped and walked away. I made a confused face at that very moment. Like, what the fuck just happened? How did her demeanor change? Ugh, never mind.

I requested another drink, hoping that it would drown out my thoughts. But as I drank, I couldn’t help but feel like a monster. The weight of Ariel’s words was crushing me, and I couldn’t escape them.

I downed more of my drink, my mind racing with anger. I was going to find this person and clear my name. I was going to prove to Ariel that I was innocent and that I loved her despite everything.

But most importantly, I was going to find out who had killed that innocent kid. No one was going to get away with hurting my family.

And as I was still sitting there, someone approached me. It was Lucifer, the masked man, who had been giving me heart attacks those times. What the hell was he doing here?

“Luke Reynold, seeing you again is a nice thing “He sat close to me, ordering a drink after that.

“You? You’re still alive?”

“I should be the one asking you that. Your mother spared your

to talk

the both of you reunited?”

bad moment right now, and please, don’t

bad moment? I’m

my business.” I drank

serious face. He smirked and

come here to talk sh*t?” I cut

here to get

like

of my business,” he

shot him a cold look before turning my face away. “What are you

actually missed having a

you want. Is it money? Five

it

your brother.”

know. It’s just

don’t say it.”

tell me what

I can slam your head with one of these bottles right

down. I didn’t come here for arguments.

in no mood for that right now.”

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broke your heart.”

“Please

give me this mouth

you talking like a fool.” I gave him a fake smile. “By the

what is

you ever take that mask off?” I

“Yes, I do.”

don’t think

my business,”

sigh. “Will you

“Go get laid.”

I gave him a puzzled

my face,

though. I mean, you’re not going to

you that?”

says it