Casting for Rose of Thorne

Sebastian

Skylar

Lucas

Character Interview for Rose of Thorne

ROSE OF THORNE BY MIA MICHELLE                

                                       Character Interview- Sebastian and Lucas

So I am sitting down today with Sebastian Thorne from Mia Michelle’s new book Rose of Thorne.  Thank you so much for joining us today, Sebastian.

Sebastian:  Thank you for having me today.

So, Sebastian you are well known for your wealthy bachelor lifestyle.  You have dated hundreds of different women over the years. Tell the readers what makes Skylar Rose so special?

Sebastian: Yes, it is true. I have had more than my fair share of beautiful women over the years. Buy no one and I mean NO ONE can compare to Skylar.  From the moment I laid eyes on her, I wanted her and only her. However, sometimes what we want, isn’t the right thing.  Sometimes we have to tell ourselves ‘no’ to protect the other person.

I see.  Well, can you elaborate on that last part? What does she need protecting from? Is she in some sort of danger?

Sebastian: I will never allow her to be in danger of anyone or anything ever again. When I say that, I am including myself.  If there is anyone she needs protecting from, it is me. I wish I could stay away but I can’t seem to fight this incredible magnetic pull between us.  It is absolute torture seeing her everyday knowing that I can never have her.

Why is that exactly? 

Sebastian: She doesn’t really know the real me. No one does actually.  She deserves someone she can love and trust and I am simply not that man.  All I want is for her to be happy, even if that isn’t with me.

I understand that Skylar is currently caught the eye of Lucas Drake, CEO/CFO of  Drake Corporation.  How exactly are you handling the idea of the two of them dating?

Sebastian: Yes, I am well aware of Lucas’ interest in Skylar. He is an alright guy I guess, but Lucas is like me, he has quite the history of being a ladies man. I am not sure if I like the idea of him using Skylar that way.  So my answer is no, I definitely don’t think that he is the right man for her.

Lucas: Oh really…and I suppose that you are implying that you are then?  Hello everyone, I apologize for my lateness. My flight home from New York was delayed because of the weather.

That is fine Lucas. Thank you for being able to join us today.  As you probably heard, we were just discussing with Sebastian about your interest in Skylar Rose.  Would you care to elaborate on your relationship with her?

Lucas: Let’s just say that Skylar has my complete and undivided attention and I plan on keeping it that way.  Don’t fucking roll your eyes up at me, Thorne!  I can’t help it that you let her slip through your fingers. Not that you were any competition to me to begin with.

Sebastian: Don’t fucking tell me that you have any serious intentions with her.  I know you all too well my friend.  You don’t give a damn about anyone but pleasing that dick of yours!

Lucas:  FUCK YOU! You have no idea what I feel for her! Besides that, aren’t you a fine one to talk?  If you care so much about her, then why did I see you leaving Driskill’s the other night with that blonde?  I bet you thought long and hard about Skylar when blondie was riding your dick! You are one selfish arrogant son of a bitch, you know it?

Alright gentlemen, please settle down!!  Mr. Thorne! Mr. Drake!  Please sit back down!  We don’t want any violence in here.

Lucas: I apologize for getting out of line here at the studio.  But Thorne you better back the fuck off or I swear to Christ that I will take you down! You know I am not afraid of you! Skylar is mine now, not yours.

Sebastian:  Yours?  Give me a fucking break!  You barely know each other and you act like you are already in love with her.  She isn’t yours Drake and she never will be!

Lucas:  Really? Then I guess we will just have to see about that then won’t we? 

Sebastian: Yes!! Yes, we will!  And then maybe you will finally understand that she has and always will be mine.

Lucas: You fucking asshole!  She will NEVER be yours! 

Alright folks, that is all we have time for today.  We appreciate our guests joining us….Wait! I said NO FIGHTING in here!  PLEASE!  SECURITY!!!!!

Excerpts for Rose of Thorne

Excerpts from Rose of Thorne by Mia Michelle

I stand here in my driveway watching the movers place the last remaining box in their van.  The house is nothing but a shell now, much like I am.  It once represented so much happiness, but now it feels like nothing but an empty void.  I slowly walk through the only home that I have ever known, for the final time. I put my hand on every possible surface in the house, as if I am taking the memory with me.  Touch.  I pat my hand on the kitchen counter where my momma and I tossed flour on each other while we made my daddy’s favorite cake. We always made such a huge mess, but we had so much fun. Touch My hand slides across the butterflies that adorn my little sister’s bedroom wall.  My daddy and I spent the rainy afternoon painting them to surprise Sophie with. Touch.  My fingers trace the marks and dates written on the hallway wall. My parents religiously had measured us to mark our growth over the years.  I wish I could cut this out of the wall.  I don’t want them painted over.  I don’t want them erased as if we were never here.  I snap a picture with my phone so I can have this with me wherever I am.

I can’t fathom another family making memories here; the sold sign out front is painful enough to look at. With one last look around, I shut the front door.  I can see Sophie’s heartbroken face as she stares back at me through the car window.  While all I want to do is break down and cry I know I can’t.  I have to be strong for that sweet face in the window looking back at me. She needs me now, more than ever, and I need her just as much.

                                                                                             

From the moment I see her something inside of me changes.  After the hellacious day that I have just experienced it is as if God himself has dropped an angel right out of the sky; right in front of my new silver Aston Martin.  When my eyes lock with her haunting blue green ones I think my whole universe shifted.  Thankfully, I stop in just enough time, but I curse my stupidity for failing to pay attention to where I am going.  I am so terrified as I watch her slap the hood of my car and tumble to the ground.  When I rush out to her I never expected to be affected the way that I am.  The moment my hand caressed her soft silky skin I know she is different and I am not about to let her go. 

                                                                                             

Gripping my shirt she frantically pulls me to her and kisses me with such fierceness that I swear I am about to come in my pants.  With a violent tug she rips my shirt open and I hear the buttons scatter across the hard wood floor of the room. That’s all it takes…. Game over!  I want in her… NOW!

                                                                                             

It was seven years today. Seven long years and I still never know what to say once I stand before their grave.  I have struggled to make peace with what I had done that night and I thought that one day the words would come and I would feel different.  Like in some fucked up way I would be granted their forgiveness from beyond the grave. My dad never knew that I came here every year on this day. Hell, my dad never even thought of this day except to guilt me into doing something that he wanted.  In some sick way my huge fuckup had sealed the deal for the ultimate blackmail between my father and I.  Even in his death I still hated the son of a bitch.

                                                                                                                    

I step in front of the mirror at the bathroom counter to splash cool water on my face. Gripping the cold Italian marble countertop I stare at myself.  When the world looks at me they see Sebastian Thorne, CEO of Thorne Enterprises; a young and wildly wealthy bachelor, who takes the world by storm and never backs down when he wants something. Never.  But that is not the man that I see when I look into the mirror.  No, I see a coward, A man who has grown up in a life that he does not deserve.  You see, no one knows my secret.  Since my father passed away I am the only living soul who knows what happened that night.  Yes, my father had made damn certain of that when he covered up any evidence of the accident. 

                                                                                                                    

I stare as Lucas wraps his hand in hers and leads her on through the restaurant. The waiter sits them in the far back secluded corner of the dining room. From where I am standing at the bar I can see her face clearly. The warm restaurant lights make her glow as she sat smiling from across the table at him. She looks at him shyly as he leans in to whisper something to her. I notice her delicate skin blush and then he takes her hand into his and gently kisses it.

 Damn it! She is so damn beautiful!! Get your fucking paws off her, Lucas!

 All I want to do is take her into my arms and kiss her senseless. I want to throw her over my shoulder and spend the entire night kissing every delectable perfect inch of her body. Her stunning face brightens as she begins laughing at something he says. The very thought of her being in Lucas’ bed later tonight sets me over the edge and I know I have to get the hell out there. The blonde looks at me confused as I grab my leather jacket so I grab her ass to indicate that I am ready to head back to my place.

Truthfully, I have lost my feel for her, but knowing that I can fuck some of my frustrations out with her has me grabbing her hand and pulling her out of the lounge.

As we make our way to the front door of the restaurant I brave one last glance towards Skylar’s table only to find her beautiful eyes upon mine. Her glance is full of hurt, pain and pure sadness. She quickly blinks and looks down then excuses herself from the table. I find myself wanting to run to her but I don’t. I have to get myself under control and fast.

I am Sebastian Thorne. Ruthless, arrogant Sebastian Thorne, heartless to the core.