Tessa and Hardin's life is full of surprises. Their relationship is fateful, despite being constantly tested by one more and another obstacle that stands in their way. Shocking truths about both families that surfaced suggest that there is not much difference between the lovers. Tessa is no longer the sweet, naive, obedient girl she was when she met Hardin, just as he is no longer the ruthless, sullen troublemaker she fell head over heels in love with. Tessa understands his explosive nature and is the only one who can calm his turbulent emotions. Hardin needs Tessa. However, the more the truth about his past comes to light, the more he succumbs to the demons of his past and pushes Tessa and other loved ones away from him. Tessa is already giving up hope that she can save him. Except that she would sacrifice herself. But is her love worth such a high price? Tessa refuses to give up without a fight. But who is he really fighting for? For Hardin, or for herself? The fourth book in the successful AFTER series, which has become an all-time literary phenomenon and has been read over a billion times online.