has been running interference between the Founding Families and the citizens of Noctem Falls since the day he arrived in the city. His hopes of being a simple unit warrior crumbles in the face of their troubles and it looks like he will always be bound by his family’s political legacy. But with current tensions skyrocketing to unimaginable levels, Declan’s laid back persona and easy smile are needed now more than ever.
has finally achieved everything she’s ever wanted. The business she created from scratch is booming and she has her dream custom built condo in the heart of the small town where she was raised. But all that changes the day she gets her evacuation notice.
Despite being a vampire, Kari hates Noctem Falls and the politics that permeates every aspect of life within the city. Under protest she and her younger brother leave for the City of the Night.
Declan is smitten with his little general and the strength she exudes. But when it’s just the two of them he begins to break down her carefully constructed walls and show her that even though he’s easy going, he is still an Alpha, and his lion is demanding her heart.
When the entire city erupts into chaos with matings being dissolved and Founding Families making alliances, Declan realizes it will take every trick he learned at his father’s knee to maneuver through the murky political waters. Both he and his mate race against time to keep the people of the city safe, despite homesick children, disastrous dinners, Meryn’s wacky revenge plans and an unexpected pairing.
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Bewitched & Bewildered Series Character Interview
provided by Alanea Alder
I know people wanted
to ask about what Ryuu is, but I figured that’s a big spoiler and I also
thought Ryuu would probably want to stay in the shadows and let Meryn take the
spotlight in an interview.
*Buxom J fidgets
nervously until all her guests are seated.*
Buxom J: “Hi guys, I
want to thank you for taking time to visit with me before your trip to Noctem
Falls. I know that you’re super busy
fighting ferals and packing for your trip but inquiring minds want to know.”
*points to the large
group of women behind her holding various signs, one shouts out “Ryuu, I want
to have your baby!”*
“Just for those out there who don’t know what’s going
on. We’re here talking with Aiden,
Meryn, Gavriel and Elizabeth from Lycanoia, the shifter city in the Bewitched
and Bewildered world of Alanea Alder. ”
Buxom J: “For those
who don’t know you, can you give a brief bio on yourselves?”
Meryn: shrugs Not much to say, I had a pretty lame
childhood, went to college, started my own online security company then met
Aiden. Then things got nuts.
Aiden winces Sorry love, you know I never meant for
you to be in danger.
Meryn: It’s more fun this way, plus lots of sex.
Aiden eyes widen: Right. Coughs Anyway. I was raised
in Lycaonia and always wanted to be a unit warrior like my father. I was made
Unit Commander about six hundred years ago and have been leading the men ever
since.
Beth shaking her head: I was raised in Noctem Falls, but I
call Lycaonia home now.
Gavriel: I don’t remember much from my childhood, but I do
know that my home now is with Beth.
Buxom J: “The most
burning question on everyone’s mind is….is there any update on Keelan?” You
can evade this question or any if you want if it’ll spoil anything.
Meryn shakes her head
sadly Not yet, though he seems to be having a blast teasing Sascha.
Buxom J: “ Next questions are for Meryn, your fans want to
know more about what you did before you met Aiden. We know you did something that involved
computers and security. Can you go into
more detail? And,” *sends
a worried glance to Aiden and then speaks really fast and softly* “did you
have any romantic relationships prior to Aiden?”
Meryn: I basically lived in a crappy little apartment. I
could afford better, but I didn’t feel like moving, too much work. I’d wake up,
write some code, eat a hot pocket, then go back to checking in with my clients,
eat another hot pocket, watch some Doctor Who then go to bed. Bathing happened
in there somewhere too,,,, sometimes.
I didn’t date much, because I hate small talk and first
dates are always small talk. The few boyfriends I did have thought I was weird.
Buxom J: “Now some
fun baby questions! When are you due? Are you planning on finding out the
gender? Do you have any baby names
picked out?”
Aiden brightens Adam
thinks she’ll be due sometime in August. We’ve decided we don’t want to know
the baby’s sex, we’d like for it to be a surprise. I’m personally hoping for a
boy.
Meryn: It’s a
girl. Meryn 2.0
Aiden: It will be
a boy and I’m thinking it needs to be an A name, after me.
Meryn: If it’s a
boy let’s name him Doctor. Then people will go, Doctor Who! That would be
awesome!
Buxom J: “Aiden, how
do you think you’re going to cope while Meryn’s in labor?”
Aiden: I have
been reading What to Expect When You’re Expecting. It’s a human book about
babies. I feel fairly confident I will be immensely helpful.
Buxom J: “Beth… is it
okay if I call you Beth? Do you plan on shifting so you can cuddle up with the
wee one?” *turns to grin at the other woman*
Beth: I think I’d be better off staying human
so I can remind Meryn to feed the poor thing.
Meryn: Ryuu will
feed her.
Buxom J: “Ok
ladies….this is an important question….favorite Doctor?” “Favorite enemy?” *adjusts
her Fourth Doctor t-shirt and winks*
Beth: I’m a
fourth doctor fan myself. Favorite enemies, the daleks
Meryn: I’m a
ten/eleven girl. I thought Matt Smith was too carefree coming off of Tenant.
But I went back and watched his seasons, and the moments where he’s serious
gives me chills, its like you can see Tenant peeking through. My favorite enemy
right now is Missy. I’d love to be her BFF.
Beth eyes Meryn
worriedly
Buxom J: “And if you
had to match up Alpha House residents with Doctor Who characters, who would
correspond with who?”
Meryn: Hmm.
Colton is Mickey…
Beth: Meryn! He
is not, he’s really Eleven.
Meryn nods. Okay
I’ll give you that. Then Aiden can be Ten, Gavriel can be Nine She turns to
Beth. You are definitely Sarah Jane and I’m a
Martha/Amy mix.
Buxom J: “Beth, are you
excited to be heading home? What are you
looking forward to most about being home?”
Beth: I’m really
hoping Sebastian will be able to add to my wardrobe, I need some new pieces for
spring.
Buxom J: “Gavriel,
are you nervous about meeting Beth’s Dads, their squire and her uncle?”
Gavriel: Not in
the slightest. Though I may have some questions for her guards. I would love to
know how they kept her alive.
Beth: Gavriel!
Gavriel shrugs.
Buxom J: “How long
has it been since any of you, besides Meryn, has been in Noctem Falls?”
Aiden: I’ve never
been.
Gavriel: Over
five thousands years I believe
Beth: I was there last year. I had to return home to
heal after falling out of that dratted window.
Gavriel shudders
Buxom J: “You know,
Gavriel, this does afford you the perfect opportunity to brainstorm with her
Dads about what to do when Beth becomes pregnant. Or do you already have precautions in
place? How do you think you’ll cope?”
Gavriel: I think
the safest option is to keep Beth in bed.
Everyone turns to
stare.
Beth I will not
be in bed nearly ten months!
Meryn If I had my
laptop, that doesn’t sound too bad.
Beth laughs: Ryuu
would have to drag you out of bed to get you to shower.
Meryn nods True
Buxom J: “If you had
a free day with no responsibilities and the only thing you had to do was enjoy
yourselves, what would all of you do?”
Aiden: I’d want
to spend the day with Meryn doing whatever she wanted.
Beth: I’d want to
go on a shopping spree.
Gavriel: I am
like Aiden, I would simply wish to be near my mate.
Meryn: I’d love
to party with strippers at DragonCon.
Everyone turns to
stare and Aiden growls
Meryn: What?
You’d be there since you wanted to spend the day with me.
Buxom J: “If you could have unlimited storage of one
thing, what would it be?”
Aiden: Ammunition.
Beth: Clothes
Gavriel: Books
Meryn: My
geek stuff collection
Buxom J: “Aiden, does
Meryn make you clean the bathroom, more specifically the toilet, as a
punishment?” *glances back at the peanut gallery where snickers can be heard*
Aiden: No, thank
goodness. Ryuu cleans for the house.
Buxom J: “Is Ryuu
traveling with you?”
Meryn nodding. Yup!
Buxom J: “And how are
you traveling?”
Beth: Darian will
open a fae portal for use. We’ll simply step through and be on the outskirts of
the city.
If by car Buxom
J: “Road trip! Are you stopping by the Duck In for
snacks? If so what ones?”
Buxom J: “And what’s on the radio?”
Buxom J: “How many
warriors are accompanying you?”
Aiden: We’ll be
meeting with the Eta Unit when we arrive, so in traveling it will just be
myself, Gavriel and Ryuu.
Well, folks, I think that’s all we have time for today. We need to let these folks get back to saving
the paranormal world. *turns back to her guests* Thank you
again for joining me for the interview.
We look forward to reading about the rest of your adventures in My
Guardian by Alanea Alder.
She believes that love truly conquers all and that everyone no matter what, deserves a chance at that love and a place they can call home. She absolutely loves to hear from her readers so don’t hesitate to reach out to her. As always her promise to her readers remains, “If you keep reading, I’ll keep writing!”
