The hallway outside the children’s clubhouse buzzed with laughter and music. Parents were dropping off their kids, most already dressed in glittering gowns and crisp suits, anticipation thick in the air for the evening’s grand event.
Nate crouched down to Ryan and Kyan’s level, “Alright, you two behave, yeah? No causing any more nosebleeds tonight.”
Kyan giggled, cheeks pink. “We’ll be good, Daddy.”
Ryan nodded solemnly but smirked a little. “Promise.”
Thomas chuckled behind him. “If you two end up in another poolside brawl, I’m pretending I don’t know you.”
“Hey!” Kyan protested, hands on her hips.
Nate grinned, leaning in to kiss the tops of their heads. “Go on then — have fun.”
The twins ran inside, joining Clint and a dozen other excited kids under the care of the cruise staff.
