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.

him anything about what happened between me and Luke in the

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

find out as time goes by. But for now, just do as I say without any questions.

I exclaimed. I couldn’t

days is too much.

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

days, to be precise,”

too little. Do you even have any idea what we’re talking about here? That man hates me so much. There’s no way he’s

save your life in

DEMANTOL

but sigh. “Oh, please, he

is none of my business. Just do as I say, alright? You don’t want to lose these

But what could I do? Absolutely nothing. If I

is a chance for you to avenge Luke for the

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

tell me what to do. I’m the one who calls the shots around here. And once I

a plastic smile. “Have a nice day, and remember,

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

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 in the first place, none of this would have happened. I thirsted for vengeance, and now look at

1. me.

LUKE’S POV

having a chat with one of his friends.

My grandfather exclaimed the moment he saw

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

introduced me to his friend, gesturing

1. me.

with Tim, a smile on my

“It’s nice meeting you

my grandfather. “I don’t know,

chimed in. “Everybody loves me.” I joked, and the three of us burst

him,” my grandfather continued the mirth as we kept

to see you for a reason,” my