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 and

and drove away once Nyla was inside the hotel. What she didn’t know was that Nyla, when drunk, appeared sober but

entered the elevator, scanned her card, and

opened with

her legs almost gave out. She steadied herself against the wall, massaging her

its

card on the door. Hearing no beep, she frowned and

could react, a large hand yanked

She was pressed against the door, a man’s breath hot against her ear, making her shiver. The

was happening,

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, and her body grew more responsive

him away, but he easily caught her wrists and pinned

Mmph! Let

stopped kissing her and chuckled. “No

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

senses heightened. She felt Damon unbuttoning her clothes, her mouth dry, her last bit of rationality warning her

him, but

was soft, so Nyla didn’t feel pain, but the impact made her head spin. She tried to

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

think I entered the wrong room. Please

Damon’s voice was impatient, his tone cold. “Still

when the room light suddenly came on. Nyla had

made Damon squint. He was shocked when he saw the terrified woman beneath

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