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.”

with the room card and

finally breathed a sigh of relief and drove away once Nyla was inside the hotel. What she didn’t know

card, and

opened with a

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

its toll, and

beep, she frowned and was about to push the door when

react, a large hand yanked her into the

shut, cutting off the light from the hallway. She was pressed against the door, a man’s breath hot against her ear, making her shiver. The

Realizing what was

was strong, and with the alcohol dulling her strength, her hands felt weak, almost inviting as she pushed against his chest.

him away, but he easily caught her wrists and pinned them above

Mmph! Let me

stopped kissing her and chuckled. “No

cool touch making her shudder. His body heat

heightened. She felt Damon unbuttoning her clothes, her mouth dry, her last bit

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

didn’t feel pain, but the impact made her head spin. She tried to get

against her, ready. His dominating presence made her tremble. She pushed against his chest, biting her

the wrong room. Please let

voice was impatient, his tone

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

squint. He was shocked

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