Character Biography - Andreu

Andreu is the younger brother of Javier, and an elite vampire who is determined not to fall in love like his foolish brother and his sister. He's only interested in achieving his dreams of opening his own theatre in Barcelona, gaining himself money and power, and the ultimate bachelor life. He agreed to cover for Javier at Vampirerotique so he could learn more about the business of running a theatre, set up some contacts, and then take that knowledge back to his home country.

He loves his brother, but can't believe that he's entangled himself with Lilah, and the crazy things he did for love. Andreu isn't remotely interested in chaining himself to a single woman. He wants to surround himself with women, indulge every carnal hunger he has while still remaining single, and embrace the full benefits of running an erotic theatre. He's extremely focused on business and isn't interested in making friends at Vampirerotique, but finds himself growing close to Payne, another of the new recruits. All of Andreu's dreams and desires are challenged when a sexy succubus enters the theatre, throwing it into pandemonium.

Vital Statistics

Name:: Andreu.
Pronunciation:: Ahn-dray-oo.
Date of Birth:: 23rd September 1509.
Born in:: Near Vic, Catalunya (now Spain).
Lives in:: Barcelona, Spain (Catalunya), but temporarily living in Vampirerotique in London, England.
Series:: London Vampires.
Species:: Elite Vampire.
Job / Position:: Covering Staff Manager.
Height:: 6'2"
Build:: Medium build with square shoulders, narrow hips, but well-toned and muscled.
Hair Colour / Style:: Neat, dark chocolate brown, slightly wavy.
Eye Colour:: Deep blue.
Manner of Speech:: Andreu speaks far less formally than his brother, and doesn't hesitate to curse in either English or Catalan.
Manner of Dress:: Prefers to dress in expensive tailored suits in dark colours like his brother. Often wears black or dark grey shirts, paired with crimson or blue silk ties.
Partner:: Varya.
Siblings:: Javier.
Combat Skills:: Andreu trained with his brother in combat as a youth, learning sword skills from him, and effective hunting methods and how to defend himself. He rarely has any need to fight though, so his skills are rusty.
Other Skills:: Business acumen and knowledge of several languages.
Pastimes:: Andreu prefers to spend his spare time planning his business.

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Character Interview

This interview took place on January 26th 2013, at Vampirerotique in London, UK

Felicity:: I have Andreu here with me today to talk about his book, Enslave. Firstly, can you tell us a little about yourself?
Andreu:: I am an elite vampire and was raised in northern Spain, which makes me Catalan rather than Spanish. I turned five hundred recently and I am the younger brother of Javier, Vampirerotique’s staff manager, and I’m here at the theatre to cover for him while he gets hitched and goes on his honeymoon. I have other reasons for being at the theatre too. I want to learn everything I can about the business so I can open a successful erotic theatre for myself in my home city of Barcelona. I have done many things in my years. As a vampire, it’s imperative that I adapt to the world as it grows and changes. I was a warrior once and now I am a businessman. Some would say that it isn’t such a big leap. Both tend to involve tactics and battles of some sort or another.
Felicity:: In Enslave, you meet a very sassy succubus. I understand I can’t use her name because a fae’s real name is powerful and I don’t want anyone getting ideas about using her name against her. Everyone at the theatre has come to call her by her new nickname, Chica. How did you meet and how did you feel about her initially?
Andreu:: I appreciate you not divulging her name. She chose the name Chica because I called her it several times during the lead up to our relationship, and continue to call her it now. She likes it a lot and the rest of theatre seem at ease about calling her by that name. I met her when she teleported into Vampirerotique during one of the shows. Not the wisest thing she could have done but now that I know her better, and I know how big that curiosity of hers is, I understand why she did it. Succubi use a sort of spell to veil themselves. Hers slipped and I saw her, and I knew right then that I wanted her. She’s beautiful... but deadly. It was hard for me at first. My warrior instincts said to fight to protect myself and that she was out to kill me, and the rest of me said to give in to her advances and just go with it and see what happened.
Felicity:: I hear she really stirred up the theatre though and almost divided you boys into two factions—those in favour of killing her, and those who said to leave her be and not harm her. It sounds as though you couldn’t decide which side you should choose.
Andreu:: I really couldn’t. She was tearing me in two directions and I wasn’t sure which was the right path to take. In the end, the decision was made for me and while I’m still not happy about what happened, I’m glad that it gave me a chance to get to know her better and give up my fight.
Felicity:: Your relationship with Chica is forbidden due to her succubus clan’s laws and also complicated because of what she is. Was it difficult at first?
Andreu:: Very difficult. Not so much for me, but for her. I never realised just what she was going through. She kept it hidden from me and I just thought it was a cool thing. I was forbidden fruit. It doesn’t get better than that, right? Wrong. I should have been more open to her and tried to find out what was going on in that pretty little head of hers. There were a few moments that scared the hell out of me too. It’s not easy when the woman you want to kiss might just kill you if her succubus nature gets a little frisky.
Felicity:: No, it certainly doesn’t sound like a great match, but it worked out in the end and now you’re together. How has life been since the end of your story?
Andreu:: More interesting than it was before my story. *smiles* I’ve been really busy with the theatre but every moment I can spare, I’m working with Payne. He’s been fantastic. I know he and Chica don’t get along, and now that I know a few things about them I can understand why, but he really has been a great help. He doesn’t stop trying to help her and that has given her a reason to trust him and they have been getting along much better. It makes my life a lot easier as I had begun to grow close to Payne since we joined as the new recruits to cover for Javier and Callum. Chica keeps me busy too. That girl has a huge appetite and let’s just say I’m happy to provide her with sustenance.
Felicity:: I bet you are, you pervert. *he grins* Your story, Enslave, is a book in a series. Can you tell us a little about the series and can we expect see more of you in other stories in this series?
Andreu:: Absolutely. You’ll be seeing more of us in the next story and probably the one after that. I think my romance was book four or five?
Felicity:: Four.
Andreu:: Book four. I know that a lot happened before I joined the theatre. Dios, my own brother lost his mind and his heart to a mortal female... Callum, his best friend, went off the rails and fell for a werewolf... and Sera somehow managed to turn Antoine from an ice giant into a puppy... well, maybe not quite a puppy, but he’s much more amiable these days. I’ve heard that everyone is waiting for Snow to find love. He needs something good to happen to him. The guy is a train wreck waiting to happen.
Felicity:: Yes, I’ve heard he’s not doing so well at the moment, but that he has also been enjoying getting up to mischief with the help of the ladies. I bet your Chica is the ringleader in that naughtiness.
Andreu:: She’s very good at causing trouble, and so is Snow. He has really embraced the females and in a way, I’m glad of it. Having Snow in your corner is a great thing.
Felicity:: I’ll end on something I ask all of my interviewees. Describe yourself in one word?
Andreu:: Passionate.
Felicity:: I’m not going to dispute that one. Thank you for meeting with me today and chatting.
Andreu:: Thank you for having me here and I hope readers will pick up a copy of my rather sassy and sexy romance. I still think it’s the best one in the series.
Felicity:: Readers and reviewers have been raving about it, but they’ve been doing the same about Payne’s book, Bewitch... personally, I think that will only last until Snow gets his own book. Have you read my interview with your lady? She pretty much bared all about you.
Andreu:: *laughs* I can’t wait to read it. Take care.
Felicity:: You too.