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.”

the room card and walked into

a sigh of relief and drove away once Nyla was inside the hotel. What she

entered the elevator, scanned her card,

the doors opened with a

legs almost gave out. She steadied

taking its toll,

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

large hand yanked her

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 the warmth of his

what was happening, Nyla

with the alcohol dulling her strength, her hands felt weak, almost inviting as she pushed against his chest. Damon’s hands roamed

but he easily caught her wrists and pinned them

Mmph! Let

stopped kissing her and chuckled. “No

making her shudder. His body

Nyla’s senses heightened. She felt Damon unbuttoning her clothes, her mouth dry, her last bit

to push him, but he simply picked her up

tried to get up, but Damon pinned her down. Soon,

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

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

was impatient, his tone cold. “Still

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

was shocked when he saw the terrified woman

recognizing Damon, felt the blood drain from her face. The fear sobered her instantly. She couldn’t believe it—the man who almost violated her