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.

**BEING REWRITTEN SLOWLY - ENJOY THE OLD VERSION WHILE YOU CAN** One day while walking home from her job, Justine Ryder finds a wounded young man, and saves his life. He mysteriously disappears after that, and leaves only the name "Joel". Next thing she knows she's been kidnapped from her job, and is taken to a private mansion, in London. It turns out she saved the life of the most infamous assassin in London, and his family wants to repay the debt... [Follow me for direct updates on the series!]