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 me and

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

did he offend you that you’re going through all these

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

I exclaimed. I couldn’t believe what he was

three days is too much.

from the bed. “How do you expect me to get Luke to marry me within three

days, to be precise,” Mason

even have any idea what we’re talking about here? That man hates

tried to save your life in the

DEMANTOL

he could have done that to

business. Just do as I say, alright? You

this. But what could I do? Absolutely nothing. If I tried to act smart, he might just

this is a chance for you to avenge Luke for the

going to help me, then you

shots around here. And once I make a decision, it’s final. You have no choice but to follow it if you don’t want to face

“Have a nice day, and

to handle 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 even possible? How am I going

tough, 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

1. me.

LUKE’S POV

He was standing outside, having a chat with one of his

grandfather exclaimed the moment he

at my house. This wasn’t a normal visit; it had a specific purpose because my grandfather barely paid me

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

1. me.

with Tim, a smile on

“It’s nice meeting you

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

I chimed in. “Everybody loves me.” I

him,” my grandfather continued the mirth

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