In a world where Lycans and werewolves are sworn enemies, Eve Valmont is a werewolf cursed by a prophecy and framed. Betrayed by her own pack and imprisoned for years, her fate takes a darker twist when she is offered to the Lycan King, Hades Stavros—a ruler feared for his ruthless conquests and deadly prowess. Bound by an ancient prophecy and haunted by the ghosts of her past, Eve is now at the mercy of the one being she should hate and fear the most—The Hand of Death himself.
Hades, a king carved from blood and his own soul's decay, determined to avenge his family's slaughter and rid his people of the werewolves. He believes Eve is the key to his victory. To him, she is nothing but weapon foretold by prophecy, a tool he will wield to destroy the opposing forces threatening his pack. Yet, he finds himself craving this powerful yet broken woman. Leaving him questioning if she is truly his weapon or the one destined to unravel his carefully laid plans.
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He stalked toward me, a predator closing in on its prey, his eyes dark and unreadable. "So, you laugh?" His voice was low, dangerously soft, making the hairs on the back of my neck stand up.
I swallowed hard, suddenly aware of how difficult it had become to breathe. "Hades, I—"
"But you only laugh at other men's jokes," he interrupted, his gaze piercing, devoid of any humor. "Not your husband's." The accusation in his tone was sharp, slicing through the air between us.
A nervous chuckle escaped me. "You can't be serious... He’s your beta, for Goddess’ sake."
In an instant, he closed the distance between us, so fast it left me breathless. His hands gripped my waist, pulling me flush against his body, the heat of him making my skin tingle. I gasped, but before I could say a word, his lips crashed onto mine, claiming my mouth with a force that sent shockwaves through me. The kiss was punishing, hungry—I couldn't breathe, couldn't think.
When he finally pulled back, I was trembling, my chest heaving as I struggled to regain my breath. His eyes, dark and stormy, searched mine with a possessive intensity. "You can’t laugh at my jokes..." he whispered, his voice a dangerous rasp as his fingers trailed lower, sending a shiver down my spine, "but you’ll come with my fingers."
I shivered, heat pooling low in my belly at his words, his touch. The world around us blurred, fading into nothing as his hand slipped lower, drawing a ragged gasp from my lips. The look in his eyes told me he knew exactly what he was doing to me, and there was no denying the primal connection between us in that moment.
"I don’t need your laughter," he murmured against my skin, his breath hot on my neck. "I’ll have every other part of you instead."
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Dark fantasy romance
Morally Grey ML
Angst
Suspense
ENEMIES to lovers
Smut (like sprinkles on your ice cream)
um wow, not super often that I find a story that makes me genuinely feel for the characters. I've laughed and cried, and then laughed some more all the while curious how this one is gonna end. I've read A LOT of stories in this genre, and wrote A LOT in my own spare time. This story is an absolute banger! Looking forward to reading more!
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This book has been amazing so far! I have been unable to put it down, and I'm now sulking, waiting on more chapters to come out. I don't even want to read another book while I wait. I am so excited to see how this finishes out! I've read tons of novels in this genre, this one has definitely been one of my favorites!
Hi, author here. I am biased so of course my book gets 5 stars from me (it is what it is). I appreciate all you wonderful readers who love it like I do. It means the world to me. Here is the Character Aesthetic collage for Hades.
it's another banger 🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳 can't wait
I can't wait for more, hope it won't be dropped
more chapter 🙏 please. it's agood story.
I've read stories that plunge the MC into unfortunate situations, but this one is on an entirely different level. I feel like I'm reading Eve's journey through the 9 Rings of Hell.
Good story and wonderful book. Interesting till the end.
This book has me on a chokehold. This is my favorite genre but since I started my current career, I haven't had the time to read so I have shocked myself by how much I'm invested in this book after so many years. The highlight of my day since I started is the time I get to read the next chapter. I absolutely love HCL. Thank you, Lilac. You weave an excellent tale.
great book so far. Will update vote as I go.
I like reading the story. Sometimes it's a bit too slow.
liked the story but preferably would like it narrated due to my sight issues & other personal problems. I've been following your stories online mainly on YT... enjoying how much you have progressed. thank you for allowing me to escape my reality for the duration of all your posted novels... also keep going pls even though it's hard for me especially knowing I can't get the completed stories! I wish you all the best.
Wish I could get more than 1 chapter per day. At least 3 chapters would be nice. I don't think this app gives all the rewards I earn. I watch enough videos and look at a lot of ads.
I’m obsessed with this book! Can’t wait to read more