We
have Dastien from Aileen Erin's Alpha Girl series here today, doing an
interview with me. We missed him yesterday, due something important that
he needed to take care of. We all know how crazy things can be in the
life of a werewolf. Right?!? Well, shall we get started?
Emily:
Dastien, thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to join me today. So,
how are things in your world right now?
Dastien:
Pretty
nuts. Really great now that Luciana’s gone, but now that the humans
know about us… It’s been a little crazy at St. Ailbe’s.
Emily:
So,
you biting Tessa caused a huge uproar. Do you regret it?
Dastien:
No.
I regret the way that it happened. I wish that I’d gone
about it differently, but I don’t for a second regret having Tessa
in my life.
Emily:
Why
did you bite her?
Dastien:
I
didn’t mean to. I know it seems hard to believe, but I lost
control. It was more instinct than anything else.
Emily:
What
do you think about her strong Alpha powers?
Dastien:
I’m
proud of her—of everything about her.
Emily:
How
do you feel about her being part bruja?
Dastien:
If
anything, it adds a little excitement in our life. But it’s a very
big part of who she is, and I wouldn’t change her for anything.
Emily:
Now
that you and Tessa are bonded, do you want a wedding?
Dastien:
I
don’t feel the need for one. But if it makes Tessa happy—or more
likely Tessa’s mother happy—then I’m happy to do it. As far as
I’m concerned, we’re already more than married.
Emily:
We
all know Tessa wants to go on a honeymoon. Where do you plan on
taking her?
Dastien:
It’s
a surprise. I can’t tell you before Tessa knows.
Emily:
Will
you ever take her to your, as Tessa calls it, castle?
Dastien:
Yes.
It’s my home. When I can, I like to spend my summers there. I think
she’d like that, too.
Emily:
What
are your plans for building on the land you bought for Tessa?
Dastien:
Build.
After our trip, I have some meetings lined up with architects.
Although, the first step will be building a road. As much as I like
visiting it now, I don’t like the sound of my car bottoming out.
Emily:
When
do you think you'll want to expand your family?
Dastien:
We’ve
got time before that happens, but as soon as Tessa’s ready, I’m
all in. She’s the boss on that topic.
Emily:
Tessa
has done some amazing things. Do you see her as being a hero?
Dastien:
I’m
a bit biased. I think she’s amazing. But I thought she was amazing
before all of this happened, so…
Emily:
How
do you feel about Luciana being dead?
Dastien:
Relieved.
Luciana caused us enough heartache. What she did to Tessa… Let’s
just say she deserved much worse than she got.
Emily:
Did
you think you and/or Tessa would die in that fight?
Dastien:
I
would like to say no. That I knew we would be okay, but nothing in
life is ever certain. That said, I looked at Tessa’s vision as a
warning. Something that we could avoid. But that didn’t mean
something else couldn’t take us by surprise.
Emily:
In
Alpha Unleashed, we were introduced to a new character, Van. What do
you think about him?
Dastien:
I
don’t trust him. But then again, I feel that way toward most of the
fey. They never say anything directly. It’s always hints and
avoidance. Cosette proved to be a good ally, but I wonder about Van…
It’s hard to trust the fey when you can never tell if they’re
being straight with you. And the bargains they try to wheedle out of
you… It’s down right shady.
Emily:
We
met Lucas in Bruja. How do you feel about him?
Dastien:
Lucas
is a great guy. A very strong Alpha. I’m glad that Claudia is with
him. They seem to make a good match.
Emily:
You
have a close relationship with Michael. What do you think he thinks
about Tessa's Alpha powers?
Dastien:
I
don’t think it bothers him at all. Some Alpha wolves get antsy when
around other Alphas, but Michael’s not like that. And he basically
told me that Tessa was coming. That I just had to wait for her. So, I
think he’s glad she’s here. She makes the pack stronger, and
that’s the best an Alpha can hope for.
Emily:
So,
Michael seems like a lonely man. Do you think he will find a mate?
Dastien:
I
hope so. I sometimes think that him and Dr. Gonzales would suit, but
if they were actually mates, they would’ve bonded by now. Wouldn’t
they?
Emily:
You would think so, but maybe they were both too caught up in the events that kept happening? It's kind of funny that you mention them as a couple. I feel the same way. I guess we'll never know!
You would think so, but maybe they were both too caught up in the events that kept happening? It's kind of funny that you mention them as a couple. I feel the same way. I guess we'll never know!
Emily:
How
do you feel about coming out to the humans?
Dastien:
I
probably feel just as weird about coming out to the humans as they
feel about knowing we exist.
Emily:
How
much do you think the humans know about the different supernaturals?
Dastien:
Probably
just enough to get themselves into serious trouble.
Emily:
What are your plans now that all is calm in the world. At least for now, right?!
What are your plans now that all is calm in the world. At least for now, right?!
Dastien:
I’m
heading out with Tessa in the morning. We’re gone for a month. I
would’ve pushed for more, but Michael said he needed us back. He
wouldn’t say for what, and I’m not going to think about it. I
fully plan to enjoy my time away from all this craziness with Tessa.
I think we’ve both earned it.
Emily:
I
think you both have earned it too. Congrats on your bonding with
Tessa and most of all, defeating Luciana. I wish you both all the
best. Enjoy your honeymoon!
Thank
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Alpha
Girl Series:
Becoming
Alpha (Alpha Girl Book 1)
Avoiding
Alpha (Alpha Girl Book 2)
Bruja
(Alpha Girl Book 4)
Alpha
Unleashed (Alpha Girl Book 5)
SHADOW
RAVENS SERIES:
Cipher
(Shadow Ravens Book 1)
