Charlie Smith. A young lady, about to take on the world with her best friend. She cares as much about the books in the library as the people around her. Ben Thompson. A boy with dark thoughts and a hate for the world. These two never crossed paths until someone they both loved, left them both forever. On a struggle of emotions, passion and the dark depths of the past, both will come to realise that despite everything, they need each other.

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

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.

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.