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~Lisa's POV
Thorne took a slow step forward, then another, until he was right in front of me. His eyes glistened as he reached out a shaking hand. "It's really you?"
I nodded, tears streaming down my face. "It's me."
He didn't wait any longer. He pulled me into his arms and hugged me tight.
He held me even tighter. "No, Lisa. I'm sorry," he said, his voice breaking. "I should've found you sooner."
I shook my head. "You couldn't have known. I was lost, Thorne… but I found my way back."
He stood a few feet away from me, his eyes filled with disbelief and awe.
For a moment, he didn't say a word, he just stared, his gaze moving from my face to the faint glow of my aura. I could see it too, the golden light swirling around me like soft mist.
Then he finally spoke, his voice low and amusing.
"Lisa… your aura… it's so strong."
I gave him a small smile. "I guess I changed a little."
