Eliza’s POV

“Then it’s settled!” Ed declared, pumping his fist in the air as if he had just made the grandest decision known to man. “Tonight, after the sun sets, we'll head out to the clearing by the river. Just us, the moonlight, and whatever wild adventures await.”

The others nodded in agreement, and I watched as they all looked excited about the idea.

“Hey, wait!” I called, stopping them in their tracks. They paused, turning back to me with questioning looks. “I need ...