Anna Brown thought she was a normal girl in a normal world. But things become not-so normal when she stumbles upon a guy passed out on someone's lawn. 

He is Ray Pierce, the Alpha's son of the Bloodclaw pack. Sick of being controlled by his wolf's desires and duties, Ray is adamant about not taking over his father's position. Thus, he wants to win a wish from the Moon Goddess in order to free himself.

A Luna would make him more susceptible to accomplish his plan, so he blackmails Anna to be his mate during the tournament. However, things won't be easy since Anna struggles to get the approval of his pack as she helps Ray fight against the Vagabonds.

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"You brought the girlfriend, good job."
Wait, did he just say…
"Girlfriend?" 
"Yep, that's what the deal is about. There's an event happening and I need a—partner. That's where you come in. You need to act as my mate." 
Mate? As in, his lover?

The Beast Within is created by M. E. Jackson, an eGlobal Creative Publishing signed author.

THE Beast Within

“I thought her questions would never end,” I sigh, plopping onto the bed. “Didn’t know I had one more final to worry about before winter break started.”


Truly, I have never felt so stressed for a test in my life. Pulling all nighters the night before an exam is nothing compared to being tested by your boyfriend’s mother on their family history. This is my first time being in a relationship, but I’m pretty sure that’s not a normal thing to do over dinner. Then again, nothing about this is normal. 


“Well, you handled it well.” Ray says, sitting beside me. “They don’t absolutely hate your guts which is a great sign.”


I laugh at that. “So hating my guts is better than absolutely hating it, huh? Glad I’m off to a great start.” 


He smiles for a bit, but it slowly slips away as something clouds his thoughts.


“What’s wrong?” I ask, noticing. 


Chapter 26: First Day