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.”

room card and

a 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

the elevator, scanned her card, and the elevator began to

the doors opened with a

legs almost gave out. She steadied herself against

taking its toll, and

no beep, she frowned and was about to push the door when it

react, a large hand yanked her into the dark

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

what was happening, Nyla

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

he easily caught her

Let

chuckled. “No need to play

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

the dark, Nyla’s senses heightened. She felt Damon unbuttoning her clothes, her mouth dry, her last bit of rationality warning her that this was going too

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

spin. She tried to get up, but Damon pinned her down. Soon, her clothes were gone, and they were both nearly

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

room. Please let me go…” Nyla’s

was impatient, his

out when the room light suddenly came

made Damon squint. He was shocked when he saw the

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