Edwin's eyes fluttered open, his head pounding with the aftermath of last night's excesses. For a moment, he lay still, trying to piece together his fragmented memories. As consciousness fully returned, panic gripped him. This wasn't his bedroom. The unfamiliar surroundings sent a jolt of fear through him.
"Not again," he muttered, his heart racing. He'd woken up in a strange room before, but this time felt different. The room was tastefully decorated, with large windows letting in soft morning light. It was a far cry from the seedy hotel room he'd found himself in that unfortunate morning.
Edwin sat up slowly, his body protesting every movement. He glanced down, surprised to find himself wearing an unfamiliar white T-shirt and sweats. A wave of relief washed over him as he realized he w
