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.

"I don't date. I never want to date anyone. I think I'll stay single till I die." He said with a laugh. After Tessa read "After" by Hardin, she said she needed more time. A week turned into a month, a month into a year. Time went by and at some point she met someone else, someone she fell in love with and married. So Hardin Scott swore off of love. But love is difficult. Sometimes we fall in love even when we don't want to. And sometimes we have to rush into things because otherwise we wouldn't survive. While listening to Atmosphere by Bebe Rexha. I loved Tessa and Hardin, but sometimes I can't help but think Hardin deserved better. And so I created my version of the story. It's not perfect and I might change a few things in the future, but I hope you still like it.

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.