This is the sequel (continuation) of After. Hardin and Tessa's relationship will be tested in ways she never expected, but he knew of all along.

*STAND ALONE BOOK* *FROM THE MAIN IN LACE SERIES* "Stop messing" He said, clearly not amused with my games. I took this as an advantage and moved myself closer to him. "Make me" "Please" "Aren't I the one that's supposed to be begging?" I pouted, wanting his attention. The bored frustrated look he wore seemed to go darker. He tilted his own head now, narrowing his eyes. He spun me and pushed me down onto the couch which made me stare up at him in surprise. "Begging" he growled lowly, "It would be nice to see you beg" Is it possible to love your best friend? Especially one with a dark secret... oh and a dark kink. Sex, Love, Hotness, Danger, Death What more could you want in a book?

Tessa Young is an 18 year old college student with a simple life, excellent grades, and a sweet boyfriend. She always has things planned out ahead of time, until she meets a rude boy named Hardin, with too many tattoos and piercings who shatters her plans.