Turning his head, Mason Nightshade's profile was calm, his breathing steady. It was unclear if he was asleep or awake.
On a whim, Aurelia Shaw reached out her hand.
As her fingertips barely touched Mason's long eyelashes, those eyes suddenly opened. Startled, Aurelia's hand trembled, and her fingertip poked Mason's eyebrow.
Uh...
"..."
"..."
The two stared at each other in silence.
"Ahem! I thought you were asleep." Aurelia awkwardly withdrew her hand, suddenly feeling a guilty conscience.
Mason looked at her teasingly and replied with a casual "Hmm."
He was indeed very tired.
Last night, he barely got any sleep.
But he wasn't asleep yet.
He had awakened the moment she stopped and her breath approached.
He just wanted to see what she was trying to do.
Who knew...
"My eyes are beautiful?" Mason's tone was still teasing.
How could Aurelia not realize he was teasing her? Without a change in expression, she said, "Hmm, a bit longer than others."
Mason's face darkened.
