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

her card, and

the doors opened

She steadied herself against the wall,

its toll,

and tried the card on the door. Hearing no beep, she frowned and

a large

her ear, making her shiver. The familiar scent of pine filled her senses, but before she could place it, she felt the warmth

Realizing what was

and with 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 body grew more responsive under

easily caught

Let

“No need

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

senses heightened. She felt Damon unbuttoning her clothes, her mouth dry, her last bit of rationality warning her that this was

strength to push him, but he simply picked her up

to get up, but

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

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

Damon’s voice was impatient, his

room light suddenly came on. Nyla had accidentally hit the light switch in

made Damon squint. He was shocked when he saw the

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