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 can faintly hear the shouts and cheers from a distance, signaling that the second trial has begun. Sitting on a lone rock lodged within the earth’s soil, I take a deep breath and reel my head back, looking at the blue skies peaking between the brush of tree leaves. 


This has clearly taken a toll on me. I’ve spent the past hour trying to control my emotions, but it’s proven to be quite difficult. Although, now that my tears are spent, I’m in the period of mellowing. Or, at least, I think I am. 


Regardless, I shouldn’t be out here for long or Ray will notice I’m gone. He probably already has. 


Slapping my cheeks, I psych myself up. 


You can do this, Anna! All will be good. Just go up to Ray, tell him how you feel, and it’ll be all sunshine and rainbows after. Yes, yes it will.


Chapter 31: Tampered