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

slowly. “I can see the chemistry developing. Just what I wanted. But we still

that you’re going through all these

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

exclaimed. I couldn’t believe what he

is

said, getting up from the bed. “How do you expect me to get Luke

to be

days is too little. Do you even have any idea what we’re talking about here? That man hates me so much.

to save your life in the

DEMANTOL

“Oh, please, he

is none of my business. Just do as I say, alright?

this conversation again. I was really annoyed by this. But what could I do? Absolutely nothing. If I tried to act smart, he might just kill my

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

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

shots around here. And once I make a decision,

door and turned around with a plastic smile. “Have a nice day, and remember, you have two days.” He left

going 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

my fault anyway. If I hadn’t made those plans with him in the

1. me.

LUKE’S POV

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

exclaimed the moment

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

he introduced me to his friend, gesturing his

1. me.

hands with Tim, a smile on my

“It’s nice meeting you

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

“Everybody loves me.” I joked, and the three of

my grandfather continued the mirth as

came here to see you for