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.

The passionate story of Tessa and Hardin continues as family secrets, deep betrayals, and career opportunities threaten to tear them apart.

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.

Naomi Fumo never knew what it was like to be wanted. Born only as an accident and destroying her parent's marriage, Naomi was left in the abusive care of her mother. She was physically and mentally starved to the point where her body wouldn't even function properly without the aid of supplements. No one ever seemed to notice the abuse, that is until she was forced to move to Konoha and attend Konoha High.