You were startled awake by his words. Your heart raced as you lay there, pretending to be asleep, trying to process what you had just heard. You wondered if you had imagined it or if Mason had really said those words. The feeling of his breath on your neck sent shivers down your spine, and you struggled to keep your breathing steady and your body still.
Your words caught me off guard, my heart skipping a beat as I pretended to be asleep. I lay still, trying to process what I just heard.
Your words surprised me, and my heart started beating faster. I tried to stay still, pretending to be asleep, but my body tensed up slightly. You didn't notice it though, or at least you didn't mention it. I was wondering if you were being genuine or just saying it out of habit.