Fleeting Solace

"Who says I'm risking my life?" Vance said coolly. "When you're healed, I'm still the one who has to get you off this island. I'm not giving up my life that easily."

"So why are you popping so many pills? You're only supposed to take five at a time!" Tessa retorted.

"Five barely does anything for me. I just want to knock myself out and catch some sleep," Vance replied.

"So your insomnia still isn'