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,

on

back, and even leaned in to press a soft kiss to

about your offer," she whispered, her voice

for a long moment before finally asking, "Can I go

studying him, before reluctantly releasing her hold.

of the bedroom and closing the

didn't have the patience for her anymore. He'd likely

a cold,

door creaked open again. Sidney stood in the doorway,

staring at him in

voice replied, "Weren't you

"I need to take a shower first. Want to join

to quietly close the door behind him, ignoring her

as she headed

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

"Alright," Maria agreed easily.

seat at the dining

saw the meal laid out in front of her-three dishes and a soup, all

dish and

and everything

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