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 walked into the

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

entered the elevator, scanned her card, and

doors opened with

legs almost gave out. She steadied herself against

was taking its

on the door. Hearing no beep, she

froze. Before she could react, a large hand

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 her senses, but before she could place it, she felt

Realizing what was happening,

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

but he easily caught her

Let me

chuckled. “No

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

felt Damon unbuttoning her clothes, her mouth dry, her last bit of rationality warning her that this was

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

spin. She tried to get up,

her, ready. His dominating presence made her tremble. She

I think I entered the wrong room. Please let

was impatient, his tone

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

was shocked when he saw the terrified woman

sobered her instantly. She couldn’t believe it—the man who almost violated her was Clark’s uncle, Damon