Over one hundred years into the future, corruption has wreaked havoc on the overwhelming majority of rulers and governments. What once used to be a free world, now is dominated by the Government - consisting of a small handful of Owners. Owners like Zayn. The rest of the population is enslaved. There is no in-between; no middle class. Either you're wealthy, or you're bound within the chains of slavery. If you're lucky, you might be able to live a few years, maybe even your whole life well hidden - free - but in fear. But if you're like Abigail, your smallest mistake could become your biggest nightmare. Snatched off the streets, Abby is sold to one of the richest, most powerful and attractive men in the world, Zayn Malik. Abby would've easily been another female slave, forced to do Zayn's every bidding. Except for one thing. Abby held something sacred. Something that even the most powerful, manipulative, and handsome man wouldn't mess with.

"We aren't allowed to date fans."

*Written in 2014* Book One in the Darien Grace Chronicles He was my siren song and all other melodies just seemed to pale in comparison.

He never knew life could be this way, but truly if he did, he wouldn't have cared. He cared about nothing, not even himself until her. Before her, he was empty/ Before her he knew nothing of joy or completion, and this is his journey to his life After her.

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.