33. Drooling

As Christian slowly opened his eyes, he found himself in a dimly lit and unfamiliar room.

His fever had abated, and the drenched clothes he had been wearing were replaced by warm, dry garments.

Confusion and disorientation overwhelmed him as he tried to piece together the events leading up to this moment.

The last thing he remembered was being caught in a torrential downpour and then fainting in someone's arms.

As he sat up in the bed, the room's surroundings began to come into focus.

It was clear that he was not in his own home, but the place was clean and well-kept.

He couldn't help but wonder how he had ended up here.

A sense of unease settled in, and he knew he needed answers.

Christian's mind raced, trying to recall the events that had transpired before he had passed out in the rain.

He felt a deep sense of gratitude for the stranger who had come to his aid, but he also felt a sense of mystery and concern about his current situation.

As he gathered his thoughts and took in his n