The band had barely stepped off the rooftop stage before they were ushered into the studio\u2019s sleek green room\u2014a cozy space clearly not designed for three towering, clawed werewolves and a hyperventilating intern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cassie flopped onto the couch first, still glowing with adrenaline, while Jonah immediately began recounting the performance to no one in particular. \u201cDid you see that one drone shot? Dude, I felt<\/em> famous.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Emily stood near the wall, clutching a clipboard like it might anchor her to reality. She looked over at Thane, wide-eyed. \u201cWe were on national TV,\u201d she whispered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Thane offered her a calm, proud nod. \u201cAnd you leaked<\/em> us there. Good instincts.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n She blinked. \u201cAm I\u2026 fired?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Gabriel, already halfway through his third cup of New York coffee, leaned in beside her and grinned. \u201cFired? Nah. You\u2019re getting a corner bunk and a lifetime supply of caffeine.\u201d Then, after a beat: \u201cWait. Thane, can we<\/em> do that?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Before Thane could answer, a producer popped her head into the room. \u201cYou\u2019re up in five. Interview segment. Just keep it casual and friendly. Oh, and no swearing, please.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Everyone turned instinctively to Mark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n He frowned. \u201cI don\u2019t<\/em> swear.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Gabriel nudged Thane. \u201cThat\u2019s technically true, but emotionally false.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n They were herded onto the studio set with minimal ceremony\u2014six band members, three werewolves, and a very nervous crew trying not to stare too hard at the clawed toes tapping under the glass coffee table.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The hosts beamed as the cameras rolled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWe are thrilled<\/em> to welcome the band everyone<\/em> is talking about this morning\u2014Feral Eclipse! Now, let\u2019s start with the obvious: Emily, you leaked the track that broke the internet?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Emily, seated between Cassie and Jonah, let out a squeak and waved awkwardly. \u201cUm. Accidentally. Maybe?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n The studio audience laughed. The host turned toward Thane. \u201cNow Thane, as the band\u2019s sound engineer\u2026 did you<\/em> know this was coming?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Thane met the host\u2019s eyes, calm and unreadable. \u201cLet\u2019s just say\u2026 I knew what I was doing when I hit record.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cIs that a confession?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Gabriel leaned toward the mic, grinning. \u201cHe\u2019s pleading the fifth. With fangs.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Another wave of laughter. The mood stayed light, even when they brought up the surprise Darla appearance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cShe slayed<\/em> that stage,\u201d the other host gushed. \u201cHow did that come about?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Darla, cool as ever in the guest chair, shrugged with a grin. \u201cThey called. I said yes. It\u2019s hard to say no when there\u2019s a werewolf playing bass.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Gabriel did a mock bow from his seat, tail flicking happily behind him. \u201cFlattery\u2019ll get you free coffee.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n The hosts asked a few more questions\u2014tour stories, the origins of the band name, what it was like having literal werewolves in the crew. Mark, of course, only spoke once.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When asked what it felt like to light up the New York skyline, he gave a simple answer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cBright.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Cassie laughed so hard she nearly fell out of her chair. The hosts seemed a little unsure if it was a joke.<\/p>\n\n\n\n And just like that, the segment wrapped. Applause. Hugs. A few photos. One brave makeup assistant asked for a selfie with Thane\u2014he obliged, politely tilting his head and keeping his claws tucked out of frame.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Back in the green room, the mood shifted from high-energy to awed silence. They\u2019d done it. National television. No disasters. No wardrobe malfunctions. No one bit anyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Then Gabriel leaned back in his chair and muttered, \u201cSooo\u2026 we gonna pretend we didn\u2019t just blow up the internet and<\/em> daytime TV?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Mark grunted. \u201cI\u2019m not pretending anything. I need a nap.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Thane checked his messages\u2014dozens of new inquiries, tour offers, endorsements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The pack had stepped into the spotlight. And for once\u2026 it wasn\u2019t burning.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The band had barely stepped off the rooftop stage before they were ushered into the studio\u2019s sleek green room\u2014a cozy space clearly not designed for three towering, clawed werewolves and a hyperventilating intern. Cassie flopped onto the couch first, still glowing with adrenaline, while Jonah immediately began recounting the performance to no one in particular. 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