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 —  VAGABONDS' HIDEOUT


A numbing pain looms over my head as I open my eyes to a dim lit room with dust floating about. The feeling of blood running down my forehead alerts me, but I realize that my hands are bound behind my back. I guess I shifted back. 


The sound of a cough makes me turn to the culprit and I gasp in horror seeing Nathan in the same fate as me, but he looks a lot more battered and bruised. What in the world happened while I was unconscious? All I can remember is getting caught watching Nathan and the others face the rogues, but nothing else comes to mind afterwards. Only a throbbing headache. 


I try to inch my way over to stir him awake, but the sound of voices behind the door makes me cease in my tracks. 


“I told you, we have to go after Orion now.” One says. “He’s chasing after the Alphas’ sons. We won’t have another window if it’s like this. Damn that guy. Always so unpredictable and a pain in the a*s.”


Chapter 40: Start of War