Chancellor By Lexi Ray Info

He reached out, his thumb gently tracing the line of her jaw, tilting her head up so she had no choice but to look at him. "Let me worry about the risks, Elena. Right now, the only thing that matters is this."

"You've been avoiding me, Elena," he stated quietly. It wasn't a question. Chancellor by Lexi Ray

"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." He reached out, his thumb gently tracing the

He leaned in closer, and Elena's eyes fluttered shut, waiting for the inevitable collision of their worlds. It wasn't a question

The Chancellor’s eyes narrowed slightly, tracking the movement of her hand. He didn't pull away. Instead, he leaned forward, closing the distance between them across the desk. The air in the room suddenly felt thick, charged with an unspoken tension that had been building since the day they met.