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."

the door open,

set her down gently on the bed and turned to

and even leaned in to press a soft kiss to

offer," she whispered,

stared at her for a long moment

eyes, studying him, before reluctantly releasing her hold.

out of the bedroom and closing the

have the patience for

cold, heartless

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

sitting up and staring at

voice replied, "Weren't you

at his reaction and stood up. "I need

to quietly close the

as she headed for the

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 detailed

"Alright," Maria agreed easily.

a seat at the dining

the meal laid out in front of her-three

One meat dish

dishes, and everything looked

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