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

the hotel. What she didn’t know was

her card, and the elevator began to

doors opened

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

its

and tried the card on the door. Hearing no beep,

she could react, a large hand yanked her

making her shiver.

what was happening, Nyla

was strong, and 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

Let me

kissing her and chuckled. “No

her shudder. His body heat seemed

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

to push him, but he

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

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

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

was impatient, his tone

get up and kick Nyla out when the room light suddenly came on. Nyla

Damon squint. He was shocked when

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