He leaned in closer, and Elena's eyes fluttered shut, waiting for the inevitable collision of their worlds.
"You know exactly why I'm avoiding you," she whispered, her resolve melting under his intense stare. "We can't do this. Your position... my standing... it's too risky." Chancellor by Lexi Ray
He didn't look up immediately. He was signing a document, his hand moving with precise, practiced efficiency. The late afternoon sun filtered through the tall, arched windows, catching the sharp lines of his jaw and the dark, impeccably tailored suit that seemed to radiate power. He leaned in closer, and Elena's eyes fluttered