After decades burdened by her past, Mary Volturi returns to Forks when the Cullens reappear. Tasked by the Volturi to investigate the Quileute Tribe's new shifters, she confronts painful memories, especially in the presence of Paul Lahote- whose animosity toward vampires echoes her past heartaches. In "Touch the Soul," Mary embarks on a journey for closure and forgiveness, while grappling with choices that haunt her. Will she mend broken relationships, or will the shadows of her history consume her? This story explores themes of regret, resilience, and the power of second chances- reminding us that healing often begins when we face the pain we've tried to forget. TW: Religious Guilt, Grief, Mentions of Past Child Abuse, Generational Trauma, Mental Illness, Mentions of Religious Fanaticism, Mentioned Experience of Psychosis THIS IS A SLOW BURN ROMANCE !COVER AI GENERATED!