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.

Jade Diamond, her dad calls her Emerald. She's 17 turning 18, she recently moved to Utah with her family for her new family. Her mom, well that's complicated, and so her dad already fell in love and she has new step brothers! How great! (This is not a story of incest) "What?" He starts but I silence him with a glare. "This isnt over." He states. "But it is. Now, deal." I state and pop my hand out to shake with his. He grabs my hand and surprises me by pulling me to him and smashing his lips agaisnt mine in a heated kiss. "Deal."