Drake's Pov
The tension lingers in the air as the group disbands for the night. Grace makes sure Nicole is okay before giving me a meaningful nod and heads out the door back to her apartment. Aiden leaves shortly after, muttering about updating Mark and some of the trackers and preparing for a more thorough search at first light.
I stay behind, watching as Nicole curls up on the couch, her knees tucked under her chin. She has been quiet for the last few minutes, staring blankly at the floor as though willing the answers to materialize.
"Nicole," I say gently, breaking the silence. "You should get some rest. You’ve been through enough tonight."
Nicole looks up at me, her eyes rimmed red but still burning with worry. "How can I rest, Drake? My mom is out there somewhere—scared, hurt, or
