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

Just what I wanted. But we still need to act fast. I want to see Luke completely ruined as soon as

he offend you that you’re going through

out as time goes by. But for now, just do as I say without any questions. You have three days

I couldn’t believe

days is too

no,” I said, getting up from the bed. “How do you expect me to get Luke

days, to be precise,” Mason

any idea what we’re talking about here?

yet he tried to save your life in the

DEMANTOL

“Oh, please, he could have

alright? You don’t want to lose these two

he had to bring my kids into this conversation again. I was really annoyed by this. But what could I do? Absolutely nothing. If I tried to act smart, he

think about it: this is a chance for you to avenge Luke for the things he did to you. I’m just going

you’re going to help me, then you won’t be threatening

once I make a decision, it’s final. You have no choice but to follow

and turned around with a plastic smile. “Have a nice day, and

one. He told me to get married to Luke, and I should do that in two days. Like, how in the

at all. It was my fault anyway. If I hadn’t made those plans with him in the first place, none of this would have happened. I thirsted for vengeance, and now look at what it had

1. me.

LUKE’S POV

home, only to be welcomed by my grandfather. He was standing outside, having a chat with one of his friends. They seemed to be

moment

of them, wondering why they were at my house. This wasn’t a normal visit;

Luke,” he introduced me to his friend, gesturing his

1. me.

shook hands with Tim, a smile

“It’s nice meeting you

“I don’t know, but I just love

chimed in. “Everybody loves me.” I joked, and the

my grandfather continued the mirth as we

here to see you for