"Everyone has a breaking point, a moment in life that makes you lose your damn mind. In the aftermath, you either emerge as a frightened soul or, in extreme cases, something darker. Strangely, I found myself drawn to witnessing his." "Everyone possesses a shadow within. Some boldly embrace it, revealing that facet to the world, while others spend their lives concealing it. Strangely, I yearned to witness hers."

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.