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

can see the chemistry developing. Just what I wanted. But we still need to act

he offend you that you’re going through

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

exclaimed. I couldn’t believe what he was

right, three days is

do you expect me to get Luke to marry me within

to be precise,” Mason

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

yet he tried to save

DEMANTOL

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

say, alright? You don’t want

this. But what could I do? Absolutely nothing. If I tried to act smart, he might just kill my little babies, and trust me, I didn’t want to sign

you to avenge Luke

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

what to do. I’m the one who calls the 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

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

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

anyway. If I hadn’t made those plans with him in the first place, none of this would have happened. I

1. me.

LUKE’S POV

home, only to be welcomed by my grandfather. He was standing outside, having a chat with

moment he saw me.

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

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

1. me.

smile on my

“It’s nice meeting you

grandfather. “I don’t know, but I just love this

I chimed in. “Everybody loves me.” I

my grandfather continued the mirth as we kept

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