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.

softly. "Maybe

the door open, and Sidney carried her

on the

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

she whispered, her voice playful yet

a long moment before finally asking,

his eyes, studying him, before reluctantly

out of the

have the patience for her anymore. He'd

a cold, heartless

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

Maria blinked, sitting up and staring at him in

voice replied, "Weren't you

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

to quietly close the door behind him, ignoring

as she headed

refreshed, she was surprised to see Sidney still there, sitting on the couch, scrolling through his phone. Without looking up, he said, "I sent you the

"Alright," Maria agreed easily.

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