In a flash, Annie crossed the room, taking me into her arms, letting me cry on her shoulder. "It'll be okay, Abigail. Zac will be okay, I promise."

"I know, Annie," I replied. "Thanks. It's just hard. I know what he's going through. And I know he's trying to protect me from it, but him pushing me away feels too much like a rejection. I just hope he still wants me after he's a vamp."

"What?" Annie smiled, pulling me back to look into my eyes, incredulous. "Please tell me you ...