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.

***
"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

DEMING WOODS, WA – SILVERMOON ALPHA HOUSE


Twenty years ago, the Silver Moon pack had received a great loss in our community. A great loss in our family. Although I was too young to fully remember all that transpired that tragic day, I do remember the color of the sky. A burning orange suffocated by the billows of ash and smoke. I remember the howls and cries ringing in my head. 


And one image I couldn’t forget was my mother’s face turning into one of horror realizing that her baby girl was no longer in her arms. That my little sister was gone.


I later learned that it was her birth ceremony, and that we all convened together to witness her becoming one with her wolf, but the Vagabonds had decided that that was the most opportune time to attack us. Although my father was quick to gather all the men to fend them off and my mother led me and the other members to safety, we realized all too late that my sister was snatched by one of the rogues. 


Chapter 37: Origin