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.”

the room card and walked

sigh of relief and drove away once Nyla was inside the hotel. What she didn’t know was that Nyla, when drunk, appeared sober but was actually a mess

the elevator, scanned her card, and

doors opened with

Nyla stepped out onto the carpet, her legs almost gave out. She steadied herself against the wall, massaging her aching temples while

taking its toll, and her vision

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

a large hand yanked

from the hallway. She was pressed against the door, a man’s breath hot against her ear, making her shiver. The familiar scent of pine filled her senses, but before she could

was

the alcohol dulling her strength, her hands felt weak, almost inviting as she pushed against his chest. Damon’s hands roamed her body, leaving a trail of fire, and her

push him away, but he easily caught her

Mmph! Let

“No

making her shudder. His body heat seemed to

clothes, her mouth dry, her last bit of rationality warning her

all her strength to push him, but he simply picked her up and threw

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

tremble. She pushed against his chest, biting her lip to

I entered the wrong room. Please let me go…” Nyla’s

impatient, his tone

and kick Nyla out when the room light suddenly came on.

made Damon squint. He was shocked when

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