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.

He's hiding more than a torn tendon. She's the only one who sees the cracks. Olivia Becks didn't land her dream work-study job in the athletic department by accident. Smart, determined, and still haunted by her brother's career-ending injury, she's here for more than experience-she's here to make sure no one else gets overlooked the way he was. Jessie Richardson is the university's golden boy-the quarterback with a perfect record, a famous last name, and a body built for headlines. But behind the highlight reels and endorsement deals, he's nursing a secret injury that could end everything. No one can find out. Especially not the too-observant freshman who just started asking all the wrong questions. She's supposed to track patterns. He's supposed to be untouchable. But when Olivia sees through his carefully curated image, the real game begins. As pressure mounts and secrets stack high, they're forced to navigate loyalty, ambition, and the impossible pull between them. When the truth finally comes out, Olivia has to choose: protect the athlete... or protect the future.