Dalton Clarke is piecing his life into something steady: a good job, a loyal friend, and a chance to excel. But when a hidden company secret threatens everything, he's pulled into a whirlwind that unravels more than just his career. Caught between an estranged family, a love he never forgot, pressure to balance life with work and family truths buried deep, Dalton must learn that healing doesn't come from having all the answers - it comes from embracing the fragments and forging light from the embers.

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.