remember what I said. Do the right thing, Merit. Call her, even if it’s awkward.” I had no doubt it needed to be done. Unfortunately, I also had no doubt it would be awkward. I was never great on the phone, and as much as I missed my girl and didn’t want my fangs and her magic to come between us, it still wasn’t a call I was ready to make. Some days it didn’t pay to be a grown-up.

