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"Are you ready?" My brother, Matthew, filled the silence as we entered the SUV. I knew he was addressing me and not our mother. They'd been to these functions before, whereas I was new. I knew I needed to attend, however. Our father was expecting us. I turned my head to the right and smirked up at him. "I was born ready. I've been practicing my game face all week," I joked while showing everyone in the car my best game face. Not that either of the other occupants cared for my playful banter. I pushed those feelings deep down and focused on my father. I couldn't believe he was commemorated at such an event as Honourable Pack Beta. It was a prestigious event that didn't typically involve smaller packs like ours. It was a surprise, so it was hard not to mention anything in the week leading up to it. But where are my manners? Allow me to introduce you all to a bit of backstory, something to help pass the time while we head to the ceremony. My name is Carissa Carter, but most people call me CC. I tell myself that it is less about my not fitting in with the Carter family and more about it being a cool nickname. I was born the second daughter of Beta Anthony and Kimberly Carter. They never mistreated me—physically, anyway. Emotionally, my parents were void when it came to my needs. I quickly learned that my parents only wanted two children, one son and one daughter. They never expected that one night, while my mother was out with friends, she'd meet her true mate and stray. They also never expected her to carry a baby a few weeks later. My mother came clean about the infidelity, and to save their reputation, they decided that it was best to continue to pretend I was Beta Anthony Carter's pup. That was also how quickly my name became known as CC. I was never referred to as a Carter by anyone in the family—a subtle jab within the family dynamic each time she was forced to respond to it. You’re probably wondering why my father never felt the pain of my mother cheatin
