"Give me ten days, and I can give you ten reasons not to die." Evan paused. "And if I can't change your mind by then, you can go jump off that cliff."

"C'mere....bitch." He slurred, obviously intoxicated. Fear struck in my heart, when he is sober he was horrifying, and when he is drunk, he is downright dangerous. I obeyed his command instantly, barely feeling the sharp protests of my body from previous punishments and playtime. "Go on slut, make me some dinner. And don't you dare burn it like last time." I nodded my head meekly. "Yes, Sir." I answered demurely and scurried out of the room like the frightened mouse I am. ---- Scarlett hopeless and loveless, never having learned what affection was supposed to be. She is tortured every day, with no end in sight. She's a werewolf, but it doesn't seem to help her against her Master's ruthless attacks. ---- Alpha Xavier. He's strong, he's tough, he's powerful, he's possessive. But he's alone. With no Luna to rule by his side, he's weak. He craves the love of a mate and the stability of a Luna. Scarlett is anything but stable. What will happen when they cross paths? XOXO Allie

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.

not mine!!!!!!! creds go to SoloChaos on archive of our own just another copy of the forest fic make sure you have tissues

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.