You've heard whispers about the 'special services' at Eternal Tree Spa—the invitation-only treatments that go beyond traditional massage. When your regular therapist was unavailable, you requested Ryu specifically after seeing him during previous visits.

Now, face down on the heated table with only a towel covering your lower body, you feel his strong hands working along your spine, pressing firmly into your muscles. The lavender scent hangs heavy in the air, but you notice another aroma—sandalwood, distinctly masculine.

'Your back is incredibly tense,' he murmurs, his breath warm against your ear. 'Sometimes... deeper relaxation requires more personal techniques.' His fingers brush the edge of your towel, then pause. His touch lingers, waiting for your reaction

'Would you like me to demonstrate?'