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“I’ve been here for years and only in the last few months or so, don’t get lost in the halls,” Margaret chuckled. “The cleaning crew has a policy that makes sure they clean in pairs or have a phone on them in case someone gets lost.”
“I believe it,” I said. “We’ve been investigating a few times and I think it would take a year or more to get to every single space.”
“It would,” she agreed.
“So, what are we in for, red?” Ben asked as she led us through the back halls toward the gardens.
“Massages,” I said before Margaret chimed in, giving me a wink.
“They have an esthetician on board as well. She specializes in relaxation, so I had her come along to do more than just massages. She has a few techniques she specializes in like acupuncture and masks.”
“Margaret, you didn’t have to do that,” I protested.
She waved it off. “We insist as a thank you for putting up with all the craziness that Bellmore has to offer.”
“I take it you watched the stream last night?” Ethan guessed.
She nodded, giving us a dark look. “Yes, I did. I’m glad you’re safe.”
“Me, too. Thanks for setting this all up. I could use a massage and a face mask or two.”
I was definitely going to have to take pictures with the guys with their clay masks on.
My phone started to go off, and I pulled it out to see messages from Hale rolling in. He’d been pretty quiet after we made plans for him to come up the following week.
Hale: I saw the stream. You guys alright? Activity seems to be pretty bad there.
Brea: It’s not pretty. This is the most activity we’ve had with sentient ghosts.
Hale: I’ll talk to my team about what we can do for protection and to help cleanse the house.
Brea: About that… we should talk before you do. Not all of the ghosts here are ready to cross over, nor are they all harmful.
Hale: Got it. That’s not a first for me.
Brea: Really? That makes me feel a whole lot better. This is the first location that isn’t full of bad vibes. It’s a divide, and according to what we’ve figured out, a recent change.
Hale: Interesting. I can’t wait to hear what all you’ve uncovered. I have a few tricks up my sleeve, too. I’ll help you figure it out. You’re not on your own.
We weren’t on our own now. We had each other and the witches, but I wasn’t going to turn down an even bigger network.
I typed a quick goodbye for now. We were getting close to the pool. I could scent chlorine in the air.
Margaret stopped walking and pushed open a door to reveal a small spa. Several massage tables were already set up and there was a team waiting for us. They had on white scrubs with the company’s logo on the pocket.
“You aren’t the only ones who like massages and getting pampered every once in a while,” Margaret said. “Have fun. Let me know if you need anything.”
She backed out of the room, leaving us with the masseuses.
“This is quite the place,” a blonde woman said as she stepped forward with a bubbly smile.
She had her hair in a tight ponytail and her makeup was flawless. The four men standing around her didn’t say much, letting her speak for them.
“I’m Lynn, and I own the spa. Every one of us is highly trained. I’m going to play some music and we’ll be talking in low voices from here on out after the introductions. We will, of course, step out and give you privacy while you get into position on the tables.”
“They are not touching our girl,” Lincoln said, speaking up before that could even be a question. He shot a glare at the men who bit back their amusements.
Lynn nodded respectfully. “Of course, sir. That’s why I’m here. We tend to stick to the same gender for massages.”
