Free Uncovering You 11: The Lost Chapter by Scarlett Edwards

Note from Scarlett
    Hey all,
     
    So, this book wasn’t supposed to exist. I only wrote it after seeing the feedback following the conclusion of Uncovering You 10: The Finale .
     
    The consensus was obvious: you pretty much hated it.
     
    That's not where I wanted to leave the story. I thought the conclusion was in line with the very first book. From the prologue, at the start of Uncovering You 1: The Contract , we knew that Jeremy and Lilly weren't going to have a perfect ever-after. I hinted at it throughout the rest of the series and thought I prepared you for it.
     
    Apparently, I did not. The way I left things pissed some of you off.
     
    Scratch that. It pissed nearly all of you off. And that's the damn last thing I want to do.
     
    I left the ending vague and ambiguous on purpose: I wanted you to imagine if Lilly would die or live. Does Lilly wake, or does she not? Does the eye flutter mean anything, or is it simply a symbol of false hope?
     
    If you wanted the HEA, she awoke. If you didn’t? She never rose.
     
    I thought it was all devilishly clever. In reality, it was devilishly moronic. You wanted a conclusive conclusion.
     
    I didn’t deliver, and it all backfired on me.
     
    So, this little story is my way of making amends. It’s the ending the majority of you were after: one that is expected in this genre yet stays true to the characters you got to know over the last ten books.
     
    It’s about 7,000 words, so it’s not just a throwaway. I put time and effort into giving you the end you deserve. It covers events fourteen months after Lilly’s ambiguous eye flutter.
     
    And after you read this? That’s it for both Lilly and Jeremy. Their story is over. I’ve got new stuff coming. As I love telling you, sign up for my mailing list so you don’t miss it:
     
    Sign up here.
     
    You girls (and guys!) are the greatest fans in the world. I did you a huge disservice leaving Uncovering You where I did.
     
    This is my attempt at making it right.
     
    Yours,
    Scarlett Edwards
    May 4th, 2015.
     
    PS: If you’re one of the few people who felt satisfied with the original ending of Uncovering You 10 , I suggest skipping this book. But, on the other hand, if you want to see what does come next... read on!

Uncovering You 11
    The Lost Chapter
    By Scarlett Edwards
     
    ~~
    Fourteen Months after “The Flutter”
    ~~
     
    LILLY
     
    I stand still, eyes closed, hands on the railing. The gentle sway of the yacht makes me feel like I’m floating.
    A warm breeze flows through my hair and tickles my neck.
    I breathe deep. Every breath I take is a triumph of will, a celebration of life.
    I absolutely love it.
    The air is so pure I can smell the sunlight. It mingles with the soft ocean spray, warming the mist that touches my face.
    At times like this, I can forget everything. I can forgive everything, because life—this moment—is so absolutely perfect.
    Strong hands circle my waist. A scruffy cheek is pressed against mine. The hairs that scratch my skin feel delicious.
    “I keep wondering how long you’re going to stay here,” a deep, rich male voice rumbles in my ear.
    I lean into the body behind me and release the railing, firm in the knowledge that I can never waver. I will never fail.
    “I’m going to stay until you come for me,” I whisper. I open my eyes and tilt my head to rest on his shoulder. “But with you, I’m going to stay forever.”
    I turn around, and face the man I once hated, the man I now love:
    Jeremy Stonehart.
    I trace a careful finger along his jawline, against the short, prickly stubble. “I like this,” I tell him, my voice languid. “Don’t shave.”
    He answers with a low growl that comes from his throat and kisses me.
    My eyes shutter close and I lose myself in the feel of his lips against mine. His mouth, which can be so cruel and hard, is now soft and gentle.
    I melt into Jeremy.
    He pulls away, and looks me deep in the eyes. His are the color of sapphires. The Caribbean sun