Love Under Fire: Meg and Declan from the Black Swan Division Reveal Their Secrets in an Author Exclusive!
©2024 Misty Evans
What goes on inside the minds of two of the most captivating operatives in the Black Swan Division?
In this exclusive interview, I sit down with Meg Carson and Declan Reid—the dynamic duo at the heart of Redeeming Meg. They’re here to share their thoughts on danger, redemption, and the undeniable spark between them.
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Misty: Meg, can you tell us about your first impression of Declan when you met him?
Meg: I thought he was insufferably cocky. He walked into the room like he owned the place, and I instantly decided I didn’t have time for that kind of arrogance. But…he backed it up with skill, so I couldn’t completely hate him.
Misty: Declan, what’s the one thing about Meg that surprised you the most when you first started working together?
Declan: Her patience. I know, I know—sounds crazy, right? But Meg has this way of biding her time, waiting for the right moment to strike. She’s lethal, but calculated. I didn’t expect that from someone who seemed like they wanted to punch me the second we met.
Misty:If you weren’t in Black Swan Division, what other career paths could you see yourselves pursuing?
Meg: I’d probably still be in the CIA, although maybe more on the analytical side. Fieldwork isn’t my only skill.
Declan: Chef. I make a mean steak.
Meg: (laughing) You can’t even make toast without burning it.
Declan: Okay, fine, maybe a pilot.
Misty: What’s the craziest mission you’ve ever been on, and how did you handle it?
Meg: Honestly? The mission in Redeeming Meg tops the list. Chasing down Tommy, dealing with the riot, and trying not to get killed by Hagar’s death squad…it was nonstop chaos. We handled it the way we always do: barely.
Declan: Speak for yourself. I handled it perfectly.
Misty: You two have a bit of a fiery dynamic—what’s the biggest argument you’ve had, and who usually gives in first?
Meg: (smirking) We argued for three days straight about the best way to infiltrate a weapons auction in Vienna. I won, obviously.
Declan: She thinks she won because I stopped arguing, but I just realized letting her have her way was faster.
Misty: Meg, when did you realize you were falling for Declan?
Meg: I’ll deny this later, but it was during a mission in Prague. We were undercover as a couple, and he…he made me laugh at the worst possible moment. It wasn’t the laugh that got me, though—it was the way he looked at me afterward, like I mattered.
Misty: Declan, if you had one word to describe Meg, what would it be and why?
Declan: Unstoppable. She doesn’t let anything—or anyone—stand in her way. It’s infuriating sometimes, but it’s also what makes her incredible.
Misty: What’s something you admire about each other that you’ve never said out loud before?
Meg: Declan’s loyalty. He’s the kind of person who will fight to the death for the people he cares about.
Declan: Meg’s heart. She pretends she doesn’t have one, but it’s there. She just keeps it locked up tight.
Misty: The stakes are always high in your line of work. How do you keep focused when emotions run high?
Meg: Training and adrenaline. You can’t let emotions cloud your judgment when lives are on the line.
Declan: For me, it’s trust. I trust Meg to have my back, and that keeps me grounded.
Misty: If you could redo one decision from a mission, what would it be and why?
Meg: Prague again. I let my emotions get in the way, and it nearly cost us the mission.
Declan: Istanbul. I should’ve told her what I was planning instead of going rogue.
Misty: Hmm. Istanbul, huh? We’ll revisit that one of these days. Without spoilers, can you tell us what the scariest moment was during the events of Redeeming Meg?
Meg: When I thought I’d lost someone important. You never get used to that feeling.
Declan: There’s a part where I had to choose between saving Meg or completing the mission. That was…terrifying.
Misty: What’s the most valuable lesson you’ve learned from working together?
Meg: You can’t do everything alone.
Declan: Sometimes, you have to let someone else take the lead.
Misty: Who’s better at undercover disguises, and do you have a favorite one you’ve used?
Meg: Me, obviously. He always picks ridiculous covers. My favorite was when he pretended to be an art dealer in Paris and wore the ugliest tie I’ve ever seen.
Declan: That tie was a masterpiece.
Misty: If you were stranded on a deserted island together, what role would each of you take?
Meg: I’d do the hunting and gathering.
Declan: I’d build the shelter and make the fire. And tell all the jokes to keep morale up.
Meg: (deadpan) Very useful.
Misty: If you could pick one movie or book that represents your relationship, what would it be?
Declan: Mr. & Mrs. Smith.
Meg: (rolling her eyes) Predictable
Misty: Who’s the better shot?
Meg: Me.
Declan: (smirking) Only because she cheats.
Misty: What’s one thing about each of you that fans of the Black Swan Division series might not know but would love to learn?
Meg: I’m surprisingly good at card tricks.
Declan: I have a lucky coin I keep with me on every mission.
Misty: What advice would you give to someone who wants to join Black Swan Division?
Meg: Be ready to make sacrifices. It’s not a job—it’s a lifestyle.
Declan: Don’t let fear stop you. But if you’re afraid of Meg, that’s just common sense.
Misty: Meg, if you could tell the readers one thing about Declan they need to know, what would it be?
Meg: He’s not as tough as he looks. He’s actually a big softie.
Declan: (groaning) Thanks, Meg.
Misty: Declan, what do you think is Meg’s biggest secret, and are you going to tell us what it is?
Declan: She won’t admit it, but she has a playlist of cheesy pop songs she listens to before missions.
Meg: (glaring) You’re dead to me.
Misty: Thank you, Meg and Dec, for this enlightening interview. See you next in Tempting Tessa!
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Some Bonds Are Forged in Fire
A mission that could kill them. A love that could save them. When an embassy siege forces two wounded operatives to face their deepest fears, only trust can keep them alive – and only love can set them free.
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