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.

17-year-old Brandon Lockwood. He's a punk, smartass, and you'll never see him without a beanie on his head. Well, Brandon's got a bad case of Schizophrenia, at least, that's what the 5 other oddball teenagers in his therapy group say... ----------------------------------------------- "It must be so hard for him to function. He doesn't need to listen to music when he's bored because he hears those voices in his head. He doesn't need to watch horror movies to feel a thrill, because he already sees terrifying optical illusions every day. He doesn't need time alone, because he's already secluded in his own little world. In fact, he'd wish he'd never been born alive." TRIGGER WARNING; this story contains real-life mental illnesses, offensive language; swearing, derogatory slurs, etc. Includes scenes some may find disturbing. You should not read this story if you are sensitive to any of the above topics. You've been warned.