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.

chuckled softly. "Maybe

out and pushed the door open, and Sidney carried

on the bed and turned

Maria quickly hooked her arms around his neck, pulling him back, and even leaned in to press a soft

about your offer," she whispered, her voice playful

her for a long moment before

him,

simply walking out of the bedroom and closing

the patience for her anymore. He'd

cold,

the door creaked open again. Sidney stood in the doorway, his voice calm.

Maria blinked, sitting up and staring at

smooth voice replied, "Weren't

brightly at his reaction and stood up. "I need to take a shower first.

the door behind

mood lifted as she headed for

to see Sidney still there, sitting 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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