Skylar and her son have been through so much in the past, now they barely have any money to survive. Zayn is a guy who gets drunk, smokes, and is rich. One day, they meet. Will skylar be able to get through her past to be happy again with Zayn or will she be with her best friend from the past? Will Zayn give up his bad habits for her or will he lose her forever? Can they changed for each other?

DISCLAIMER: This story was written in late 2012. I wrote Strings Attached as an adolescent with no idea how a healthy, adult relationship should function. This story is dark and twisted in a way that my teen mind couldn't comprehend at the time. There are more than a few scenes in this book with sensitive content. I--in no way--support rape culture and I do not condone my character's actions. However, as I said, this story was written in an ignorant state of mind. I will not remove this story from Wattpad. It is part of my past and though I am disappointed with the content, it shows how far I've come not just as an author but as a free-thinking adult. Thank you for reading. **Excerpt** "Say... it," She gasped, throwing her head back, cupping my face in her hands so that I was forced to meet her gaze. "You're mine." She held my gaze for a second more, before crushing her lips against my own, arms wrapping tight around my neck, pulling me down to her level. Arms sliding easily around her, she wrapped her legs around me as I lifted her up, lips traveling over her chest and collarbone. She moaned as my hands dug into her tender flesh, pulling on it, their violence a stark contrast to the gentle kisses teasing their way up her neck. Bright lines marked the paths that my nails had etched into her skin, marking her, beautiful red tattoos, spreading out over her entire body. Her small hands knotted in my hair, pulling harder and harder as she fought the urge to cry out...

Leah and Liam are an ordinary brother and sister going through a hard life between their mother passing away and their abusive father. Liam leaves to follow his dreams then comes back to help his sister get away from their father. Then Leah is being chased by four boys who are trying to steal her heart. Who will she fall inlove with?

She wasn't looking for this. She didn't need this. He wasn't who she thought he was. But she couldn't let him go. He had his secrets. He kept his guard up. All she knew was that he was dangerous He'd rather be feared than loved. But she broke through his boundaries. His eyes were alluring. His smile dangerous. His body muscular. His actions dangerous.

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.