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.

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.

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

| GirlxGirl | • N E W V E R S I O N • |I want to wake each morning in your arms comforted by your oddity seduced by your knowledge of my ways and I want you to crack my heart of glass| • Songs: Olivia O'Brien- Find What You're Looking For Sam Smith (Acoustic)- Too Good At Goodbyes Julia Michaels- Worst In Me Labyrinth- Jealous Noah Cyrus- Make me (Cry) Julia Michaels- Uh Huh James Arthur- Is This Love? Chord Overstreet- Hold On James Arthur- Trainwreck • "This is so wrong." I whispered, licking my lips. My body shivered at the look in her eyes. No one has ever looked at me with such longing and desire before. Her hand glided across my cheek, her skin like silk. I knew she was my student and I knew this was completely and utterly wrong, but I just couldn't help myself. "Stop thinking so much." She stepped towards me, causing me to step back. This prowl continued until my butt bumped the front of my desk. Her hands settled on either side of me, bracing on the desk. Her fingers clenched, her knuckles turned white. "Dammit." She cursed, an almost sad look in her beautiful eyes. Then all at once her hands cupped my face, pulling me further into the raging tide that was her. I couldn't help but dive right in.