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.

She chuckled softly. "Maybe just enough for that."

and pushed the door open, and Sidney carried

her down gently on the bed

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

your offer," she whispered, her voice playful yet

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

studying him, before reluctantly

the bedroom and closing the

have the patience for her anymore.

cold,

open again. Sidney stood in

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

replied,

and stood up. "I need to take

close the door behind him, ignoring her

mood lifted as she headed

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.

took a seat at the

she saw the meal laid out in front of her-three

dish and the

and

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