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 into the

Valarie finally breathed a sigh of relief and drove away once Nyla was inside the hotel. What she didn’t know was that Nyla, when drunk, appeared sober but was actually a mess

card,

opened

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

alcohol was taking its

the door. Hearing no beep,

could react, a large hand yanked

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,

was

weak, almost inviting as she pushed against his chest. Damon’s hands roamed her

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

Let

chuckled. “No need to play hard

traced her collar, the cool touch making her shudder. His body heat seemed to melt her,

her clothes, her mouth dry, her last bit of rationality warning her that this was going too

but he simply

to

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

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

impatient, his tone cold.

was about to get up and kick Nyla out when the room light suddenly came on. Nyla had accidentally hit the light switch in her

Damon squint. He was shocked when he saw the

blood drain from her face. The fear sobered her instantly.