I woke up with a pounding headache and forced myself to sit up, pressing my fingers against my temples as if that could somehow ease the pain. I tried to recall how much I drank the night before, but everything felt hazy, like fragments of a memory I couldn’t fully piece together. With a groan, I let myself fall back onto the mattress, but the moment my eyes opened again, something felt off. The ceiling… it wasn’t mine. That realization hit me instantly, making me shoot upright, my gaze sweeping across the unfamiliar room. It was spacious, neat, and dominated by muted gray tones. “Where the hell am I…” I muttered under my breath. Panic crept in as I looked down at myself. My clothes were still on, though my body felt heavier than usual. That should’ve been reassuring, but it didn’t completely calm me. What time is it? And how did I even get here? I was about to reach for my phone when the door suddenly opened, pulling my attention toward it. Dave walked in, carrying a tray. He l
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