Betty's POV. 

I answered immediately. "Hey!"

"Betty!" Claire's voice was bright, almost giddy. "Oh my god, I've missed hearing your voice! How are you? How's everything?"

Some of my stress melted away just hearing her happiness. 

"I'm okay. I stressed about exams, but okay. How are you? You sound amazing."

"I feel amazing!" she gushed. "Betty, things have been so good. Beta Mason’s family has been welcoming, and I've been learning so much about their family traditions. Mason has been ...