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, and Sidney carried her

her down gently on the bed and

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

she whispered, her voice

stared at her for a long moment

studying him, before reluctantly releasing her hold.

simply walking out of the bedroom

didn't have the

cold, heartless

open again. Sidney stood in the doorway, his

up and staring at him in surprise. "You didn't

smooth voice replied,

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

response was to quietly close the door behind him,

she headed for the

surprised to see Sidney still there, sitting on the couch, scrolling through his phone. Without looking

"Alright," Maria agreed easily.

a seat at the dining

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

meat dish and

and everything looked

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