The Love From Vengeance

26 HARD CONDITIONS

ARIEL’S POV

Mason stepped foot inside the hospital room, his hands deep in his pockets. He was wearing a leather jacket, and the smile he gave me was clearly fake.

What the hell was he doing here anyway? He was the last person I expected to see.

“You’re still alive!” Mason smirked. “That’s nice. I don’t know how this plan is going to work out without you.”

“I literally went through hell earlier today. Can you please give me a break?”

He laughed. “Breaks are for babies.”

I shook my head and let out a weary sigh. “I’m being serious here.”

“And do I look like I’m joking?” He raised an eyebrow, and I turned my face away. “How was your elevator experience?”

I gave him a quizzical look. “Why are you asking me that?”

“I just want to know if you and Luke did–you know, the whole relationship stuff.”

I stared at him for a few seconds, then replied, “No, we didn’t.”

“Are you sure about that?”

“Why would I lie to you?”

Mason chuckled softly. “You have thousands of reasons to lie to me.” He moved closer to the bed. “I know you hate me and that you don’t want to follow this plan of mine. But what can

you do?” He shrugged. “You have no choice.”

“You are the most heartless person I’ve ever seen,” I told Mason, my tone cold.

“Oh really? He laughed again. “What about your ex–husband? Oh, sorry, your husband–to- be?” He had a mocking grin. “I mean, he did a lot of terrible things to you, right?”

“Yes, but at least he’s better than you. He tried to save my life today.”

“He did?” Mason’s eyes widened.

about what happened between

developing. Just what I wanted. But we still need to

what way did he offend you that you’re going

now, just do as I say

days?” I exclaimed. I couldn’t

is too much. Two

said, getting up from the bed. “How do you expect me to get

be precise,”

ten days is too little. Do you even have any idea what we’re talking about here? That man hates me so

save

DEMANTOL

“Oh, please, he could have

business. Just do as I say, alright? You

I was really annoyed by this. But what could I do? Absolutely nothing. If I tried to act smart, he might just kill

to avenge

you won’t be threatening to murder my children.”

the one who calls the shots around here. And once I make a decision, it’s final. You have no choice but to follow it if

around with a plastic smile. “Have a nice day, and remember, you have two days.”

get married to Luke, and I should do that in

fault anyway. If I hadn’t made those plans with him

1. me.

LUKE’S POV

be welcomed by my grandfather. He was standing outside, having a chat with one of his

moment

the two of them, wondering why they were at my house. This wasn’t a normal visit; it had a specific purpose because my grandfather barely paid me a

my grandson Luke,” he introduced me to his

1. me.

hands with Tim, a smile on

“It’s nice meeting you

my grandfather. “I don’t know, but I just love this grandson of

“Everybody loves me.” I joked, and the

him,” my grandfather continued the mirth as we

we came here to see you for a reason,” my grandfather