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~Lisa's POV
I couldn't stop smiling.
The air in the hut was still warm from the energy, and Lira's face was glowing with pride.
I sat there, breathing hard, still feeling the magic moving under my skin like fireflies dancing inside me.
Lira looked at me with bright eyes. "You did it, Lisa," she said softly. "You really did it."
I laughed breathlessly. "I can't believe it. I thought I was going to burn alive."
She laughed too, shaking her head. "You almost did. But you controlled it. You owned it."
I looked down at my hands. "It feels strange… like the power's still here, waiting."
"It is," she said. "It'll always be here now. You've awakened both your wolf and witch blood. You're complete."
I smiled at her, feeling tears build in my eyes. "Thank you, Lira. For not giving up on me."
She squeezed my hand. "Never. I told you from the start, you're meant for great things."
I chuckled softly. "Then maybe great things can start with food. Because I'm starving."
