Edwin stirred from a fitful sleep, his emerald eyes ringed with dark circles. He had barely closed his eyes all night, his mind consumed with worry over Lance's sudden disappearance. As he sat up, rubbing his tired eyes, the hotel room door burst open, revealing a chipper Kimberly.
"Rise and shine, sleeping beau-- Good God, Edwin!" Kimberly's cheerful greeting morphed into an exclamation of shock as he took in Edwin's haggard appearance. "Did you sleep at all last night?"
Edwin attempted a laugh, but it came out as more of a weary groan. "Is it that obvious?"
Kimberly perched on the edge of the bed, his blue eyes filled with concern. "Spill it, Ed. What's going on?"
Edwin sighed, running a hand through his disheveled hair. "I tried to reach Lance all night," he admitted. "He just vanis
