Before he could think better of it, Beau scooped her up, not daring to look down at whatever expression was on her face, and stormed through the small house to their bedroom. Why couldn't she understand he just needed to be alone? A few hours, that was all he was asking for. Not much.

He tracked mud through every room before entering theirs and placing her down gently on the bed. If she weren't pregnant he would've dropped her, but alas. Even as angry as he was Beau would never do anything that might cause her or their baby harm. "Just leave me be," he muttered coldly. Then, hoping it might do the trick, he added, "please."