"I'll be there in a heartbeat, I'll save you, just to hear your heartbeat when I'm not due a heartbeat away." Navy's life drastically changes when she meets him. The one that was to heal her broken bones and set her free. The one that was to save her, but had her heart locked in a suitcase as he ripped away. The soul that gave her both heaven and hell. The beautiful power that once were, damaged as well. 2015 © lashtonccino

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.