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 enough for

door

on the bed and turned to

hooked her arms around his neck, pulling him back, and even leaned

about your offer," she whispered, her voice playful

at her for a long moment before finally asking, "Can I go

eyes, studying him, before reluctantly releasing

respond, simply walking out of the bedroom and closing the door behind

closed her eyes again. He probably didn't have the patience for her anymore. He'd likely

a cold,

as she was drifting off, the door creaked open again. Sidney stood

up and staring at him in surprise. "You didn't

replied, "Weren't

and stood up. "I need

response was to quietly close the door behind

she headed for the

scrolling through his phone. Without looking up, he said, "I sent you the detailed business plan. Check your email when you get the

"Alright," Maria agreed easily.

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