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

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

entered the elevator, scanned her card,

the doors opened with a

legs almost gave out. She steadied herself against the wall, massaging her aching temples while searching for her room

was taking its toll, and

found Room 8919 and tried the card on the door. Hearing no beep, she frowned and was

could react, a large hand yanked her

was pressed against the door, a man’s breath hot against her ear, making her shiver. The familiar scent of pine

what was happening,

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,

easily caught her wrists and

Let

her and chuckled. “No

her shudder. His body heat seemed

her mouth dry, her last bit of rationality warning her that this

strength to push him, but he

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

presence made her tremble. She pushed against his chest,

think I entered the wrong room. Please let

voice was impatient, his tone

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

was shocked when he saw the terrified

blood drain from her face. The fear sobered her instantly. She