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 — LUNAR HOWLS’ ALPHA’S HOUSE


Five months have passed since the tragedy at Bloodclaw and my father’s horrible betrayal. Although he was not a part of the funeral service we held afterwards, I had my own private one just for him. Even now, I still don’t understand how and where his obsession for power began. 


All my life I was raised to be the best. Ever since my mother passed without producing a male heir, that has been the expectation I had to reach for my father’s approval. Although, back then, he was just proud of me for being able to keep up with Ray and Gabe in my studies, as well as hunting and combat. 


But then at one point, it all shifted. He became colder, his praises shorter, his criticisms longer. 


Maybe it was because people were on his neck about having a male take over. Maybe I started to become less and less adequate for the position. Maybe I just wasn’t good enough anymore for him. 


Chapter 45: With the Lunar Howls