I didn't know what to do, but I knew that I had to confront him.

　　"Eden, we need to talk," I said, my voice shaking slightly.

　　He looked at me, his expression guarded. "What's the matter, Ellissa?"

　　I took a deep breath, steeling myself for what I was about to say. "I know what you're planning," I said, "And I can't be a part of it."

　　Eden's face changed, his eyes narrowed, and his voice was low. "What are you talking about, Ellissa? I don't ...