"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."
"You've been avoiding me, Elena," he stated quietly. It wasn't a question. Chancellor by Lexi Ray
"I apologize, Chancellor," Elena replied, striving to keep her voice professional and steady. "The board meeting ran over." "You know exactly why I'm avoiding you," she