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.

ATTENTION: This is the SECOND book of my Vampire's Pet series and cannot be read as a stand alone book. ~~~ I thought that my life had ended the day I got purchased by a blood thirsty monster. I thought that the rest of my life was going to be nothing but constant fear and suffering. But I couldn't have been more wrong. What I found was something much different. Something that I didn't even know I was looking for let alone wanted. What I found was a new beginning. A new beginning with the one I cared most for. ~~~ Cover by: @aculeasis

"You better watch that mouth honey!" Max shouts furiously. "I don't take orders honey." I smile. "I like you... You're definitely a fiesty one. I knew you would be the perfect daughter in law." Max states and I look at him with even more confusion than ever. I then laugh at him... He is funny. "Yeah I would never marry your son." I chuckle and I take a sip of my wine. "Oh but you will." My dad interrupts and he gets up out of his chair, "You are going to marry Ryan." He whispers and I just can't even believe what he is saying. Life isn't simple for Emerald Arielette Gomez, twenty two, stubborn, beautiful and a life full of problems. She believes she is the reason for her mothers death, her dad leaves her. Christian Rodriguez, twenty five. Ruthless, a billionaire, Mafia leader and he is undeniably sexy. He doesn't do love - well that is what he says. What happens when Christian crosses paths with Emerald? Join Emerald and Christian on this crazy journey, this book will leave you feeling thrilled, anxious and sometimes even a bit angry... - mature content - violence and profanity

THE SEVENTH INSTALLMENT OF THE ENIGMA SERIES ~Anyone can lose it all if they're guard is low enough~ It's been seven years since the Mikaelsons have all been in the same room, but with Hayley missing, Klaus is set to return to his city, his wary daughter and his livid wife. Klaus may not have been expecting open arms, but he certainly was not expecting the level of hostility in her presence. With her friend in trouble, her daughter misbehaving and her marriage dissolved, will Fiore be able to put aside her baggage with Klaus? Or will and even bigger, more unsuspecting threat finally put Kliore to pasture as they give in to their Enigmatic Fears? Disclaimer: I do not own any characters or plotlines that are cannon in The Vampire Diaries/The Originals Timeline

THE SIXTH INSTALLMENT OF THE ENIGMA SERIES ~Anyone can drift away, if they've changed enough~ It's been five years since the Mikaelsons have all been properly accounted for but enough is enough. With the help of Hayley and an unsuspecting wolf, Fiore is ready to reunite her family and live the picturesque life she promised her daughter. However, due to The Hollow's interefernece, it seems like that may not be possible. Normally that wouldn't be an issue but after Fiore has spent 5 years of peace, she is not so eager to march right into peril which does not bode well for her marriage. Will Klaus and Fiore finally separate once and for all and give into the Enigmatic Distance between them? Disclaimer: I do not own any characters or plotlines that are cannon in The Vampire Diaries/The Originals Timeline

THE FOURTH INSTALMENT OF THE ENIGMA SERIES ~Anyone can break, if they've lost enough~ Enigmatic Reunions picks up after Enigmatic Beginnings. In the time she has been without her child, Fiore has spiralled into the darkness and the numbness that she feels threatens to consume her completely. Klaus, Hayley and Elijah are doing what they can to cope with the loss as well as keep Fiore from becoming the Abyss that Silas warned of. The Mikaelsons truly have a lot on their plate as they are reunited with many members of the Mikaelson clan, some they know of, some they do not, some they consider friend and others they consider foe. As you can guess, there are to be many enigmatic reunions taking place. Disclaimer: I do not own any characters or plotlines that are cannon in The Vampire Diaries/The Originals Timeline

THE FIFTH INSTALLMENT OF THE ENIGMA SERIES ~Anyone can lose it all, if the stakes are high enough~ A few months after the events of Enigmatic Reunions, we see the Mikaelson family having been torn apart. Fiore drifts further and further apart from the family she has gained from her husband and as secrets pour from every orifice, the Mikaelson family may no longer be able to refer to themselves as such. As if the family doesn't have enough to deal with due to the arrival of Lara, Andromeda and Odessa, all in time for the prophecy which foretells the fall of the Mikaelsons. Who is friend? Who is foe? Who is family? And who is flower? But most importantly, who will we be saying goodbye to in a book where Enigmatic Departures are imminent? Disclaimer: I do not own any characters or plotlines that are cannon in The Vampire Diaries/The Originals Timeline

THE THIRD INSTALMENT OF THE ENIGMA SERIES Enigmatic Beginnings picks up after Enigmatic Returns from Fiore's point of view. The Mikaelsons are in for a world of hell as Fiore returns with a vengeance. However this return comes with the arrival of new secrets, new enemies and new vendettas. Coupled with a child on the way, it's safe to say that this really will be an enigmatic beginning. Besides, anyone can start again if they're loved enough... Disclaimer: I do not own any characters or plotlines that are cannon in The Vampire Diaries/The Originals Timeline

~Anyone can make a mistake if they're hurt enough~ Klaus Mikaelson takes the reigns in the Enigma sequel with Klaus in a very difficult predicament. Klaus has to decide whether obeying what his wife Fiore has asked of him should take precedence over saving her life. The stakes increase when Klaus makes a mistake he needs to keep buried. A trip to New Orleans might be just what the Hybrid needs...or the opposite.

Ryan wasn't expecting to end up with the captain of the hockey team as a roommate, and she certainly didn't expect the initial sexual tension between them to blossom into love. ***** In desperate need of a place to stay, Ryan Winters doesn't see an issue with rooming with the captain of the hockey team, Ethan Russell. After all, she's focused on her studies, getting over an ex, and honestly, not that into athletes. Though the more time she spends getting to know her new roommate, the more it becomes apparent that Ethan is the exact type of guy she could fall for. When lines begin to blur and drama from the past threatens to tear them apart, can the two of them find a way to keep both their friendship-and their relationship-from crumbling to pieces? [[word count: 90,000-100,000 words]] Cover designed by April Alforque