Sidney glanced down at Maria in his arms.

Her eyes were closed, and a soft blush still colored her cheeks, her expression one of complete satisfaction.

The hint of seduction lingered in the curve of her lips, which were now swollen from their earlier kiss.

His breath deepened as he recalled what had just happened in the car. Tightening his hold on her, he strode purposefully toward the apartment building. Maria remained still, enjoying the warmth of his embrace.

The corners of her lips tugged upward in a subtle smile.

When they reached her door, Sidney said, "Unlock the door."

Maria, half-asleep, lazily lifted her hand from under the jacket and pressed her fingerprint to the lock.

The door clicked open.

Sidney shook his head with a trace of amusement. "Still too weak to do anything?"

Maria nestled closer into his chest, murmuring, "Mmhmm."

"Not even enough strength to open the door?" Sidney asked, his tone teasing.

"Maybe just

out and pushed the door open, and Sidney

gently on the bed and

arms around his neck, pulling him back, and even

think about your offer," she whispered,

for a long moment before finally asking,

gazed into his eyes, studying him, before reluctantly

of the bedroom and

her eyes again. He probably didn't have the

cold, heartless

drifting off, the door creaked open again. Sidney stood in

up and staring at him in surprise.

voice replied, "Weren't you

"I need

close the door behind him, ignoring her playful

as she headed for

on the couch, scrolling through his phone. Without looking up, he said, "I sent you the detailed

"Alright," Maria agreed easily.

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