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 just

reached out and pushed the door open, and

on the bed and

back, and even leaned in to press a

she whispered, her

at her for a long moment before finally

his eyes, studying him,

walking out of the bedroom and closing

eyes again. He probably didn't have the patience

cold,

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

blinked, sitting up and staring at him in surprise. "You

voice replied,

up. "I need to take a shower first.

to quietly close the door behind him, ignoring

as she headed for the

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

"Alright," Maria agreed easily.

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