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

"Why can't you just tell me what's wrong" he whispered, getting quieter than before and cupped my face in his hands. With every passing day we grow closer and closer. I feel like I'm leading him on but how could I just tell him? It's not that simple to just share my secret. I can't. Not to him, not to anyone. ** Bianca, the quietest girl in the class yet probably the nicest. The most afraid yet the most brave. The girl that is continuously served with things, that she could never in a million years deserve. Cameron, in her eyes, he's the most amazing guy ever. Cute smile, a freckled face and dimples, he had everything that she'd want in a guy. Of course that's just because it was he who had those qualities in the first place. He's been her only crush for quite some time, but he hasn't ever shown the slightest interest in her until now. When she was being continuously punched on the ground, he'd just stood there with his so-called girlfriend; laughing, because he had a 'reputation to uphold'. It didn't matter though, because she loved it when he laughed. Now they are chosen to work on a project together, in the process he learns more about her and becomes somewhat attracted to her. Could the last person on this earth you'd ever expect to, ironically fall deeply in love with Bianca? What's going to happen if he finds out about her big secret? And his supposed girlfriend? Maybe, just maybe he can become the cure that she's always needed.

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?