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."

reached out and pushed the door open,

down gently on the bed

back, and even leaned in to press a soft kiss to the corner of his

think about your offer," she whispered,

a long moment before finally asking,

gazed into his eyes, studying him, before reluctantly

respond, simply walking out of the

He probably didn't have the

cold, heartless

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

up and staring at

smooth voice replied, "Weren't you

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

only response was to quietly close the door

mood lifted as she

scrolling through his phone. Without looking up, he said, "I sent you

"Alright," Maria agreed easily.

a seat at the

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

One meat dish

and

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