Chasing the Unexpected (Nyla)

Chapter 2

Nyla downed her drink in one gulp. She had never imagined Clark would betray her. Seeing him in bed with another woman felt like a dagger through her heart.

“I just can’t believe it. He loved you so much. He didn’t seem like the type to cheat. Maybe there’s a misunderstanding,” Valarie suggested.

Nyla let out a cold laugh. “I saw it with my own eyes. How could that be a misunderstanding?”

The room fell silent.

Watching Nyla drink like there was no tomorrow, Valarie grabbed the glass from her hand. “Even if he cheated, you shouldn’t punish yourself by getting drunk. What are you going to do now?”

“I’m getting a divorce. Just thinking about him with that woman makes me sick.”

Upon seeing the defiance in Nyla’s red eyes, Valarie’s heart ached. “Don’t think about it now. You need to rest. Decide what to do next once you’re calm. I’ll take you home.”

Nyla shook her head. “No… I don’t want to go back.”

Returning to that house would only bring back the sickening images of Clark’s betrayal. Each recollection made her feel nauseous.

Seeing Nyla’s reluctance, Valarie didn’t insist. “I’ll book you a hotel room then.”

…

After booking a room, Valarie took Nyla to the hotel entrance. “Are you sure you don’t want me to take you up?”

Nyla shook her head. “No, you go rest. I’ll be fine.”

card

Nyla was inside the hotel. What she didn’t know was that Nyla, when drunk, appeared sober

scanned her card, and the elevator

doors opened with

legs almost gave out. She steadied herself against the wall, massaging

its toll, and

the card on the door. Hearing no beep, she frowned and was about to push the door when

react, a large hand yanked her into the dark

a man’s breath hot against her ear, making her shiver. The familiar scent of pine filled her senses, but before she could place it, she felt the

Realizing what was happening, Nyla

the alcohol dulling her strength, her hands felt weak, almost inviting as she pushed against his chest. Damon’s hands

away, but he easily caught her

Mmph! Let me

“No need to

collar, the cool touch making her shudder. His body heat seemed to melt her, and her

felt Damon unbuttoning her clothes, her mouth

mustered all her strength to push him, but he simply

made her head spin. She tried to get up, but Damon pinned her down. Soon, her

her, ready. His dominating presence made her tremble. She pushed against his chest, biting her lip to stay

wrong room. Please let me go…” Nyla’s voice

was impatient, his tone cold.

light suddenly came on. Nyla had accidentally

Damon squint. He was shocked when he saw the terrified woman beneath

the blood drain from her face. The fear sobered her instantly. She couldn’t believe it—the man who almost violated her