He was
The first time she saw him again was from a distance. She was going to run after him, but memories of their last meeting froze her to the spot. She hesitated for just one moment, before turning her back with a small noise of frustration.
What was the matter with her?
She heard him call her name and tensed, half expecting him to pounce on her as he used to do. But when she waited for a moment, and did not feel his weight on her back she turned around to see.
And there he was.