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.

anything about

we still need to act fast. I want to see Luke completely ruined as soon as

he offend you that you’re

now, just do as I say without any questions. You have three days to get Luke to

exclaimed. I couldn’t

days is too much. Two days.”

the bed. “How do you expect me to

to be precise,”

we’re talking about here? That man hates

save your life

DEMANTOL

help but sigh. “Oh, please, he could have done that

say, alright? You don’t want to lose these

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

for you to avenge Luke for the things he did to you. I’m just

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

who calls the shots around here. And once I make

“Have a nice day,

Luke, and

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

exclaimed the moment he

house. This wasn’t a normal visit; it had a specific purpose because my

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

1. me.

smile on

“It’s nice meeting you

“I don’t know, but I just love

I joked, and

him,” my grandfather continued the mirth

see you