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 walked

Nyla was inside the hotel. What she didn’t know was that Nyla, when

entered the elevator, scanned her card, and

opened with a

stepped out onto the carpet, her legs almost gave out. She steadied herself against the wall, massaging her aching temples while searching

was taking its toll, and her vision

Hearing no beep, she

froze. Before she could react, a large hand yanked her into

slammed 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 familiar scent of pine filled

was

her hands felt weak, almost inviting as she pushed against his

easily caught her wrists

Mmph! Let

stopped kissing her and chuckled. “No

fingers traced her collar, the cool touch making her shudder. His body

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

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

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

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

the wrong room. Please let me

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

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

squint. He was shocked when he saw the terrified

from her face. The fear sobered her instantly. She couldn’t