Escaping Alpha's Wrath

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Milla Will POV

I wondered how I could lower my brother’s expectations. I had always been a troublemaker, acting impulsively due to love’s blindfold. I had influenced Austin as well, but he shouldn’t have blamed me like that; it hurt my feelings.

“Who are you talking about? You hurt everyone’s feelings for Shawn, so you’re already in the wrong, right?” My conscience mocked me, and I knew I was guilty.

But I believed I could make things right. Austin was my brother; he couldn’t treat me this way, and I couldn’t be with Austin. That was certain.

“I know I made mistakes, but I’m not lying this time, Dad,” I said, shifting my attention to my concerned father. Even in my past life, he had never been pleased with Austin’s behaviour, regardless of my wrongdoings. He never approved of Austin’s ways.

As the Alpha, he knew how cruel and ruthless Austin was. Everyone in our pack was aware of Austin Park’s reputation. That’s why my brother Micky was more tense than anyone else.

But today wasn’t the day I would lose. There was no way Austin would become my mate, and I intended to reject him. However, before that, I needed to become powerful and have my wolf by my side so I could remove Austin from my life. That would take a whole year, which was why I was here, ready to play this waiting game.

I needed time, and it would be the key to my success. I deserved it, without a doubt.

“But I don’t believe you, Milla. Do you think it’s easy to believe in yourself after the way you played with our feelings, doing whatever you wanted with your life? I can’t take it anymore. We’ve already told you that you’ll never be with that guy, Shawn. So why don’t you leave your thoughts behind and consider what the future holds?” Micky spoke, his face filled with anger.

I wanted to curse him, but I knew it would only worsen the situation. So I decided to behave instead of engaging in his blame game. Couldn’t he see how Austin truly was? If Shawn wasn’t the best in his eyes, which I now knew was true, Austin wasn’t any different.

He was just as bad, if not worse. My life would be a living hell with him, worse than the death I experienced in my past life. So why did he have to treat me this way? I couldn’t be with him; he shouldn't trust his sister. Even if I wasn’t always right, I wasn’t as terrible as he portrayed me.

“Relax, Micky. You’re scaring her, and I know how Austin is. We all know he won’t take it easy when it comes to his reputation. Milla’s words may have provoked him, which is wrong, but mistreating her is even worse,” my mom intervened, holding me in her arms. I felt safe when she spoke up and took my side, even when I made mistakes. She would never push me towards worse outcomes.

“I’m not taking anyone’s side, Mom. I know what kind of person he is, but we can’t ignore the rules. If he doesn’t find his mate, it means we’re going against the established norms. That would lead us into a war with every pack around. Do you think Austin would leave anyway? Even if we were second in power, he would still hold first place, and every other pack’s Alpha would support him,” Micky sighed, his face tense.

How could I forget? Every pack had these rules. You had to be with your mate unless you rejected them before marking. And that’s what happened to me. I didn’t have a wolf inside me, so I couldn’t even identify Austin. Rejection was far from what I wanted in any situation.

That’s why I never rejected him, and he marked me. That’s why my family didn’t support me, not out of fear, but because they didn’t want innocent lives to be affected. I didn’t want our pack to be at odds with everyone, losing so many lives, while Austin continued to force me.

“I’m not saying I won’t be with him. Just give me at least a year, so I can have my wolf and get to know him before he marks me. I can’t let him mark me. I didn’t even finish high school. He’s twenty-six, Micky. How am I supposed to deal with him when I’m so much younger and without any wolves?” I stared directly into his eyes, making sure my words made sense, which he understood too.

I wasn’t speaking without knowing anything. He was mature and powerful, and in an instant, he could tear me apart. How could I fight him if I wasn’t even strong enough?

He was so big; I remember how difficult it was to physically resist him. His actions have torn me apart countless times.

Rough s*x and being a monster were all he knew. How could I bear it again? The moon goddess had given me a chance, and I couldn’t go through the same pain while still carrying all those memories in my head.

I just needed time and other things. With that time, I could figure it out. A year wasn’t that long, and I deserved it, no matter how flawed I was.

“Okay, that’s the best solution. She needed to finish high school first, but...” I was shocked when I heard a new voice, and even more shocked to see Austin standing at the entrance, which I hadn’t noticed before due to my focus on convincing my family.

Goosebumps covered my body as I saw his sharp gaze fixed on me. Who knows how much he had already heard?

I wasn’t aware of how much he knew or how long he had been standing there.

“Alpha Austin,” Micky spoke with wide eyes, clearly as shocked as I was. Who wouldn’t be shocked when Austin was the topic of conversation?

Austin walked into the room, his eyes still locked on me. The intensity of his gaze was overwhelming. I wanted to break eye contact, but he held me in place, rendering my mind useless and my eyes fixated on him.

What a great start, I thought sarcastically. I didn’t expect it to be this bad. I thought I could still get Micky on my side, but now this? He had agreed to give me time, but it seemed like it would bring more trouble than I anticipated. Why was he even agreeing? It scared me for my life, and I knew it wasn’t a simple matter. He sounded furious too.

I hadn’t spent two years of my life without learning when Austin was angry. And at this moment, he wasn’t just angry; he was beyond furious. I felt like I was losing my life again, and fear consumed me.

“What happened, Milla?” Austin asked, his eyes still fixed on me, a small smile playing on his lips. He was dead serious. What could I say? Nothing had happened, and I was terrified for my life because of him alone.

“She doesn’t mean what she says, Alpha Austin. We can talk. She’s just a child; I hope you understand,” Micky tried to defuse the tension, while my dad and mom looked worried. Micky was still trying to support me. That’s why I always said that no matter how angry Micky was, he always wanted to keep me safe. I had someone who would never let me get hurt, even if he was strict. I was grateful that, this time, I had my family before I messed things up like last time.

“Alpha Derry, I appreciate your concern for your daughter, but now she’s my mate. Don’t you think I have all the rights to her? I don’t appreciate the way you’re trying to warn me,” Austin replied with an attitude, shifting his gaze from me to my father, who stared back at him. If looks could kill, they would both be dead from the intensity of their stares.

It was like witnessing two alphas in a deadly confrontation. One claimed to be my mate, while the other was my father, always protecting me.

My dad had always treated me like a princess, and I had hoped my partner would do the same. Shawn had treated me that way, which made me believe in his false love.

Austin had never treated me like a princess. In fact, he treated me worse than he treated traitors in his pack.

But when he set me free, I lost my life. That wasn’t what I regretted, though. I was given a second chance. What I regretted was not trying to make things better for myself. I always ended up worse without considering anything else.

Getting on Austin’s bad side wouldn’t help. I needed to come up with something before this conversation turned into a fight.

“Dad, calm down,” Micky tried to soothe my father, which was the right thing to do. I swallowed hard, trying to moisten my already dry throat.

I licked my lips and said, “Alpha Austin, please don’t...”

I begged. I didn’t know if it would affect him, but I hoped that by showing obedience, he might calm down. Micky, my mom, and dad all looked shocked at my unexpected interruption. I surprised them with my wise words, something they didn’t expect from me. It was better than remaining silent and regretting it later. Austin was difficult to handle, but I had to try. If I didn’t stop him, who would?