~Lynlee~
I smiled as we stepped out onto the ice. Carpets had been laid down over about a third of it, allowing everyone to walk easily. There were tables off to the side laden with food and drinks, a sitting area across from it, and benches near the edge, providing a place to sit and put skates on. Some people were casually skating around, a few kids adorably holding tight to their parents.
My eyes wandered around, taking it all in. Natalie stood at the edge of the carpet with their youngest in a baby carrier on her chest. The tiny pom-pom of his hat stuck up as he waved at the ice. James had their daughter in front of him, slowly skating while she held her dad’s hands.
There was no sign of their king.
“Pinky!” I heard a cheery shout. I turned just as Nate came running over. He gra
