Uncovering You 9: Liberation by Scarlett Edwards

Author:Scarlett Edwards [Edwards, Scarlett]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Dark Erotic Suspense - Contemporary Romance
Publisher: Edwards Publishing
Published: 2015-02-20T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter Twelve

Hugh’s prediction comes true the following week.

In fact, I’d all but forgotten about it—and him—by that time. He hasn’t bothered me at work. My time in the office has mostly been taken up with a never-ending list of things. I had to learn to wrap my head around my new responsibilities.

Of course, Jeremy made a few surprise, and very…discreet…visits to me over that time.

But on Friday, after just a week and a half of work under my belt. Jeremy makes an unexpected announcement.

We’re heading back to the seaside mansion after having spent the majority of the week at Jeremy’s downtown apartment. I’m excited to get that feeling of being lost in the woods again when I wander around the grounds of the estate. It seems ages since I’ve done that. I want to fall into that trance-like state of being that it always brings.

Jeremy’s voice, however, jolts me from those pleasant thoughts and makes me suddenly anxious.

“Hugh’s coming to dinner tonight,” he says. “I want you to wear your red dress. It will be suitable for the occasion.”

A thousand frantic thoughts come to mind. Hugh’s coming? Why? Jeremy wants me to get dressed for him? Again—why?

And I’m reminded, quite unintentionally, of the last time we had a gathering at the estate.

I can’t help the negative associations that bubble up. Jeremy drugged me and I was led to believe I was losing my mind. Even though, since then—since the night after, when he’d slapped me—he’s been absolutely perfect, this sudden announcement puts me on edge.

We’re stopping in front of the doors before I even get a chance to speak.

“Run along, now,” Jeremy says. “You have only an hour and a half to get ready. It’s paramount that you look flawless tonight. I’ll leave you to it.”

True to his word, Jeremy goes his own way, toward the home office. I’m left struggling with feelings of nervous anticipation.

Okay, I tell myself as I climb the stairs to Jeremy’s bedroom, and our now-shared closet. There’s a reason Jeremy invited his father to dinner. He wouldn’t do it ‘just because’.

What might the reason be? I have no idea.

I shower quickly, glad to shed the constricting work clothes. I blow dry my hair and apply the usual, lightest touch of makeup.

I look at my reflection in the mirror. I look…not amazing. But not half bad, either. Definitely more than presentable, but by no stretch flawless, either. Not what Jeremy requested.

I can’t help it. Long hours during the day, coupled with Jeremy’s insatiable appetite at night have created a lifestyle not exactly conducive to sleep. My eyes are slightly red—well, there’s Visine for that. The discoloration underneath? Nothing a little more concealer can’t fix.

And so, I spend way more time than anticipated analyzing my reflection, searching for blemishes, and doing my best to make them less noticeable.

Jeremy’s words had the edge of a warning: It’s paramount that you look flawless tonight.

I don’t know what he’s planning. I sure as hell don’t want to disappoint.

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