Chapter 140: A Spa Day to Die For [II]
⚠️ Content Warning: This Chapter contains scenes involving near-drowning, physical distress, and mentions of blood. Reader discretion is advised.
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The next thing that went wrong happened during the hydrotherapy.
It was supposed to be peaceful. Warm oxygenated water. Soft lights. A weightless float cocooned in a pod like some futuristic hug from a cloud.
The hydrotherapy pool was magnificent – a vast expanse of warm, mineral-infused water, dotted with various jet stations and underwater loungers. Soft, shifting blue lights pulsed beneath the surface, giving the impression of swimming in a tranquil, ethereal lake.
The therapist gave a gentle overview, mentioned it was pre-set to "relaxation mode"—low jets, slow pressure—and promised I’d float like I was in space.
Elise had opted for a private mineral bath, leaving Clara and me to explore the main pool. I still felt a little light-headed from the sauna incident, but the warm water was incredibly inviting. Clara led me to a section with gentle bubble jets, promising it was the most relaxing spot.
I sank into the water, letting the gentle effervescence soothe my muscles. Clara was nearby, lounging on an underwater bench a few feet away, her eyes closed in apparent bliss.
I closed my own eyes, drifting for a moment, trying to forget the scorching heat and burning eyes.
Then—
WHAM.