In the land of Wisteria, everyone is born with powers that correspond with their birthstone. After years of corruption and war, seventeen year-old Scarlett finds herself in the middle of a rebellion to reclaim the throne. Will she be able to navigate new friends, enemies, and romances? Or will she succumb to the pressures of war and betrayal?

"You are 21 now, which means-" I cut him off, "It's time for me to get married." He looks stunned as he looks at me. "Mother told me a long time ago that this would happen, I would expect for it to happen sooner or later" ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I am to marry and I have a spouse to choose. Percy, Duke of Raveryn, with his dark curls and warm eyes. Hyacinthus, Prince of Kingdom Gantrick, with beautiful blonde hair and a gentle soul only I can see. Kit, Prince of Kingdom Styles, who's humor leaves me in stitches. And Harry, Prince of Kingdom Styles and Kits little brother, the definition of tall dark and handsome whom I cannot figure out, he seems to not care for me and makes a joke out of being here, but everyone keeps telling me he's the one I should marry, especially My Father King Reagan. Who does my father choose for me to marry when I have received a special part of all of them? And what do I do if I want another?

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.