Her dad left. Her mom was killed. She's been beat. Left for dead. She's been in many fights. She's been cheated on. Lied to. She's done with caring. Done with loving. Done with trusting. Done with all the crap people try to give her. Everyone knows her name,but no one knows her story. What will happen when she meets a group of kids like her? What happens when one person in the group catches her eye? ‼️❌NOT EDITED❌‼️

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.

The passionate story of Tessa and Hardin continues as family secrets, deep betrayals, and career opportunities threaten to tear them apart.

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.

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.