Sam drew shallow silent breaths for fear of being heard.

She drew a deep silent breath and got the impulse under control.

Todd let out a silent breath of relief and for a moment he was furious with himself.

He took a deep silent breath and went on.

He rubs his forehead, then takes a slow and silent deep breath.

Riggs took a silent breath and hoped to God he was doing the right thing.

He took a slow, silent breath, trying to tighten his resolve.

He sucked in a silent, deep breath and held it.

Two almost silent breaths; then she spoke in a voice he could recognize.

He then took a silent, deep breath, held it, and released the tapes.