Well, at least she wasn't sprinting full speed away from the idea, even if she was obviously less than thrilled with it. Not that Beau was particularly pleased himself, either. This wasn't how he imagined proposing marriage to Eva. There was to be no awkward ask to court or enjoying one another's company at various events. He wouldn't have to agonize over how and when to propose, or what Conall would say. Beau had, when he allowed himself to anyway, pictured marrying Eva every way but this one.

His own disappointment was announced with a huff. Beau was sorry to have torn her from her path with an unwanted pregnancy. Eva hadn't known it was possible, but Beau knew better. How many women in the circus had had to quit because of similar circumstances? Hell, even his eldest sister had run off to elope to cover up a pregnancy (though Beau was convinced she was running more from ranch life than covering a pregnancy).

"Only one way to find out," he eventually said. "I won't let either of you be alone."