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.

not to tell him anything about what happened between me and Luke in

can see the chemistry developing. Just what I wanted. But we still need to act fast. I want to see Luke completely ruined

that you’re going through

I say without any questions. You have three days to get

days?” I exclaimed. I couldn’t believe what he was telling

right, three days is too much. Two

said, getting up from the bed. “How do

be precise,”

talking about here? That man hates me so

yet he tried to save your

DEMANTOL

“Oh, please, he could have done

I say, alright? You don’t want to

kids into this conversation again. I was really annoyed by this. But what could I do? Absolutely nothing. If I tried

don’t act stupid. And think about it: this is a chance for you to avenge Luke for the things

me, then you won’t be threatening

around here. And once I make

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

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

and I knew Mason pretty well. He wasn’t going to change his words. at all. It was my fault anyway. If I hadn’t made those plans with him

1. me.

LUKE’S POV

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

grandfather exclaimed the moment he saw me.

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

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

1. me.

Tim, a smile on my face. “It’s nice meeting

“It’s nice meeting you

Tim smiled back. He turned to my grandfather. “I don’t know, but

me.” I joked, and the three of us

everybody loves him,” my grandfather continued the mirth as we

we came here to see you for a