Unleash the Beast Within… Lila Voss thought Dr. Elias Marrow was just her brooding, silver-haired anthropology professor—until she caught him growling her name. His lectures on ancient shifter mating rites were too vivid, his amber eyes too hungry. When she sneaks into his office and finds a journal detailing a primal ritual—where a human must witness a shifter's true form to awaken his feral lust—her curiosity turns into obsession. One stormy night, she confronts him, and the line between student and prey blurs. Elias is a wolf shifter, cursed to crave a willing mate, and Lila's the key to his release. What starts with a forbidden kiss explodes into a night of claws, sweat, and unrelenting need—culminating in a knotting that binds them forever. But a rival shifter stalks the shadows, hungry for the same bond, and Lila must decide: surrender to the wildness or run from the beast she's unleashed. This 20,000-word novella is a scorching plunge into shifter erotica—perfect for fans of primal alphas, taboo trysts, and heat that doesn't hold back. Get ready for a professor who's more predator than teacher and a heroine who craves every growl. Content Warning: This book contains explicit adult content intended for readers 18+ only. Expect graphic sexual scenes, including rough encounters, shifter transformations during intimacy, and intense power dynamics. Themes of dominance, consent, and primal instincts run wild—along with blood, mild violence, and a touch of danger. Not for the faint of heart or those seeking a tame romance. Kinks & Tropes Included: Shifter Romance (Wolf Shifter) Knotting (Explicit & Climactic) Forbidden Love (Student/Professor Taboo) Alpha Male Dominance Primal/Instinctive Sex Transformation During Intimacy Possessive Mating Bond Rival Love Triangle Rough & Passionate Encounters Slight Pain-to-Pleasure Edge Dive in if you dare—Lila and Elias will leave you howling for more.