He was self deprecating, and so caught up in his ego that nothing ever mattered to him. He never loved anyone because he didn't think anyone loved him, or was capable of doing so. She lived a decent life, in a decent home, in a decent city. She was happy with herself unlike he was. And she was his beacon of hope.
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.