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

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

card, and the elevator began

the doors opened with a

She steadied herself against the wall, massaging her aching temples while searching for her room

was taking its toll,

Hearing no beep, she frowned

could react, a large hand yanked her into the

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

was

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

but he easily caught her

Mmph! Let

kissing her and chuckled. “No need to

her shudder. His body heat seemed to melt her, and

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

mustered all her strength to push him, but

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

tremble. She pushed against his

I entered the wrong room. Please let me

voice was impatient,

light suddenly came on. Nyla had accidentally hit the light

Damon squint. He was shocked when

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