Page 127 of Love on the Run

“Just fine. Thanks for calling.”

The conversation was over before it began, and Anna lowered the phone. “I guess that went as well as could be expected.”

Beau wrapped her in his arms, and she melted against his warm chest. “I love you so much,” he whispered against her hair.

“I love you too. I’m not going to let it ruin the day.” It was a promise she made to both of them. She wouldn’t keep waiting for people to love her when she had plenty of love already.

A commotion came from the living room, and she released her hold on him. “Sounds like more people are here.”

Jacob burst into the kitchen with snow-dusted hair. “Come on, we have news!”

Anna grabbed Beau’s arm as they followed the excited teenager into the living room. “You think?—”

“Yep.” He rested a hand on top of hers. “Pretend to be surprised.”

“Trust me, there won’t be any fake smiles when Asa and Lyric tell us they’re expecting a baby.”

Chapter 42

Beau

Anna practically glowed in the orange sunset filtering through the French doors on the back side of the house. She’d taken her time, strolling through each home as if she were getting to know the very framework. Judging by her wide-eyed expressions and soft smiles, Beau had no clue which one she liked best.

“This place is gorgeous,” she said as she made her way back to his side, holding onto his hand with both of hers.

“It is. I take it you like this one?”

She nodded and rested her cheek against his shoulder as they made their way back to the front door where the realtor waited, holding a tablet in one hand.

“Did you find what you were looking for today?”Jenny asked.

Anna chuckled. “I guess so. I love them all!”

Jenny opened the front door and moved to the side. “That’s great. Do you want to see anything else here?”

“I think we saw everything,” Anna said. “You’ve been amazing. Thank you for showing us around. I’ll be in touch later this week.”

Jenny exited behind them and locked the door. “It’s my pleasure.”

Anna released a long sigh as she settled into the passenger seat of his truck.

It had been a long day of exploring house after house, but she’d seemed happy. Still, the stress of choosing a house to buy was probably getting to her. “Everything okay?”

“Everything is great. This is just such a big deal. I don’t want to buy a house and decide I hate it after six months.”

“I highly doubt you’d hate any of those houses,” Beau said.

“You’re right. They were amazing.” She grabbed two handfuls of her hair at her temples. “How can I choose?”

Beau pulled her hand from her hair and slid his palm against hers. “Don’t stress. We can make a list and narrow it down when we get home. Then, you can have a few days to pray about it.”

Her hand in his relaxed. “You’re right. I don’thave to make a decision right now. I mean, Olivia is still begging me not to move out.”

Beau pulled onto the main road and headed toward Dawson and Olivia’s. “That doesn’t surprise me one bit. Living with her best friend is probably a dream she’s had since she was little.”

An unexpected silence settled in the cab, and Beau glanced over at Anna. She was staring out the windshield, wearing an expression he couldn’t read. “A penny for your thoughts?”

His words jerked her out of her trance, and she smiled. “How about a kiss?”

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