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Backstage, moments after the final encore<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The house lights came up to a roar. The crowd was still buzzing\u2014sweaty, wide-eyed, and euphoric from the thunder Feral Eclipse had just brought down. Gabriel had just walked off stage, sweat-drenched and grinning, his bass slung over his back like a war trophy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thane was already waiting at the bottom of the ramp, towel slung over one shoulder, headset around his neck, his fur a little singed-smelling from too much time near the dimmer racks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mark stood nearby with his clipboard, watching the lighting rig slowly return to standby mode. He already had a soda cracked open and looked ready to throttle the next intern who bumped into the patch bay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before anyone could say a word, the side door to the loading area burst open.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A human fan\u2014probably late twenties, glitter-streaked and wide-eyed\u2014barreled straight toward Gabriel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOH MY GOD,\u201d she gasped, waving a homemade sign that read \u201cFERAL DADDY\u201d<\/strong> in neon paint. \u201cYOU\u2019RE REAL<\/strong>. YOU\u2019RE ACTUALLY REAL.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gabriel froze mid-towel swipe, eyes going wide. \u201cUh\u2014hey?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

More fans followed. Dozens of them. Word had clearly spread backstage like wildfire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe was playing with CLAWS!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe howled into the mic during the solo\u2014I swear I felt<\/em> that in my soul!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Security was late to react, caught between amusement and chaos. A few crew members tried to redirect the surge, but it was too late.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gabriel, overwhelmed, looked to Thane and Mark like a cornered animal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cUh\u2026 guys?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thane stepped between Gabriel and the fan hoard like a brick wall, claws flexed just a little\u2014not threatening, but clear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAll right, everybody take a breath,\u201d he said, projecting full Dad-Wolf energy. \u201cYou want autographs, line starts over there.<\/em> If you want a chunk of fur, try eBay. And if you even think about touching his tail, I will<\/em> bite back.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The crowd actually listened\u2014somewhat stunned, definitely impressed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mark, from off to the side, muttered, \u201cYou should\u2019ve put that on a T-shirt.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One brave kid in a band tee pointed at Gabriel, eyes wide. \u201cIs he, like\u2026 a real werewolf?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gabriel tilted his head and gave them a sly grin, one fang just showing. \u201cWhat do you<\/em> think?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The kid\u2019s jaw dropped. \u201cCOOLEST. BAND. EVER.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thane rolled his eyes, but he was grinning now. \u201cYeah yeah, move along, rockstars. Some of us gotta strike the stage.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As the crowd began to shuffle into selfie mode and merch tables, Mark took a long sip of soda and muttered, \u201cRemind me to triple up the barricades next time.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOr just bring silver rope,\u201d Thane replied, deadpan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gabriel looked over, still catching his breath, tail flicking behind him. \u201cI think I\u2019m gonna need a nap.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thane clapped a clawed hand on his shoulder. \u201cYou earned it, my wolf.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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