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,

card, and the

the doors opened with a

She steadied herself

its toll, and

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

a large hand yanked her into the dark

against the door, a man’s breath hot against her ear, making her shiver. The familiar scent of pine filled her senses, but before she could place it,

what was happening,

alcohol dulling her strength, her hands felt weak, almost inviting as she pushed against his chest. Damon’s hands roamed her body,

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

Let me

“No need to play hard to

His body heat

Damon unbuttoning her clothes, her mouth dry, her last bit of rationality

go!” She mustered all her strength to push him, but he simply picked her up and threw

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

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

entered the wrong room. Please let me go…” Nyla’s voice

impatient, his tone

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

squint. He was shocked when he saw

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