Page 288 of One Winter Knight
We all did.
It was our turn to get out. Somebody came around and opened the limo door. Dusty exited first and helped out Saoirse, then Fiona, as Hale got the hoverboards.
I paused as I got out. Was the crowd chanting?
No. They weresinging.
Half of them were singingGuacamole, and the other half of them were singing theCookie Song.
“Wow, we should do something especially nice for Kace, Tyrell, and Bailey, because I wasn’t expecting this,” I told Dusty as Bailey caught our eye and nodded.
I’m not sure why Hale’s sister Grace had a bunch of hoverboards left over from something at her work, and why she thought it was a good idea to give them to us.
Still, we’d make great use of them. Fiona had spray-painted them silver. They were little electric skateboard-type things that you controlled with your weight. We’ve been practicing with them around the neighborhood, much to the delight of the kids that lived nearby. Hale also made some videos.
Both Hale and Dusty were livestreaming this. Oh, I was very excited to do this as a pack.
“Ready?” I helped Fiona up onto her hoverboard.
“So ready,” she replied.
Fiona was resplendent in a silver dress that was full of beads and little gems. It made her look like the absolute queen she was, especially with her hair up and her jewelry that she got permission from her father to wear. It was her mother’s.
Saoirse wore a strappy silver gown with a low back and a high slit, making her look lethally gorgeous, like she was in a spy movie.
Us guys all wore silver vests and ties with our black tuxes. Halecleaned up incredibly well. Both my mates looked absolutely divine.
Everyone cheered as we entered the red carpet on hoverboards. Dusty was first. Saoirse and Fiona behind him, holding hands, Hale and I taking up the rear.
Dusty waved as the singing turned into people chantingPack Himbo.
I hope people weren’t too disappointed when we actually chose something else, but this was really fun for now.
Lots of people were taking photos and filming us. I waved and squeezed Hale’s hand as we made our way to the end, where there were more reporters, another photographer, some of our media team…
…and Kylee. Who lookedexhausted.
Kace and Tyrell met us there to take the hoverboards.
“Thanks, man,” I said quietly.
“Of course. That was incredible,” Kace replied.
“We're very excited to see Pack Himbo out tonight,” a reporter said.
Kylee went to step in, but Dusty was already replying.
“We’re excited to be here. The Squires do really important work. Carlos was a Squire, of course our pack is going to support such a noble cause,” Dusty replied.
“Hale, you’ve been spotted on the local racing scene, but in an orange car not a pink one,” somebody else stated as we moved into the interview area.
“Yeah, I’ve been getting to know some local racers and it’s been great fun,” he replied.
“Let’s keep everything moving along.” Kylee sighed as she pushed us out of the press area. “Hoverboards? At least it wasn’t fireworks.”
“Was that an option? You know I can twirl flaming batons?” Fiona offered.
“That sounds hot.” I laughed, giving her a kiss.
