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.

choosing not to tell him anything 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

way did he offend you that you’re going

I say without any questions. You

days?” I exclaimed. I couldn’t believe what

three days is too much. Two

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

days, to be

talking about here? That man hates me so much. There’s no way

tried to save your

DEMANTOL

couldn’t help but sigh. “Oh, please, he could have

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

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 might

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

you won’t be threatening

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

with a plastic smile. “Have a nice

Luke, and I should do that

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 brought

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.

My grandfather exclaimed the moment he

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

Luke,” he introduced me

1. me.

Tim, a smile on

“It’s nice meeting you

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

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

my grandfather continued

see you for