She Was Cursed and Banished, Now Claimed By The Lycan King!

Synopsis

Shunned by her pack as the Traitor’s daughter, Natalie Cross—a werewolf without a wolf—has endured more pain than most could imagine. Forced to bear the mark of a ruthless alpha, rejected by her destined mate, and ultimately banished, she finds herself alone and unwelcome among her kind. With the Alpha’s scent branding her as untouchable, no other pack will take her in. Desperate and discarded, Natalie hides among humans, scraping by in a world that doesn’t know or care about her true identity. But everything changes when she crosses paths with an adorable wolf pup—and its enigmatic, wealthy owner. The man offers his help, something no one else has dared to do. Yet, kindness feels like a foreign concept to Natalie. Can she trust this stranger who harbours secrets as deep as her own? Or is his generosity just another trap, promising a fate darker than the one she’s already survived?

Review

She Was Cursed and Banished, Now Claimed By The Lycan King!

Prepare your heart for an emotional gauntlet, because if you’re searching for a dark, intense werewolf romance that pulls no punches and keeps you on the edge of your seat, *Hades’ Cursed Luna* is about to become your newest obsession. Forget everything you thought you knew about fated mates and alpha protectors; this story throws those tropes into a blender, serving up a deliciously brutal tale of survival, defiance, and a connection so electrifying it might just burn you alive.

From the very first chapter, we are plunged into the terrifying world of Eve, a princess on the run, hunted by her own pack. Her crime? Awakening a Lycan on her eighteenth birthday, fulfilling a prophecy that marks her as the “cursed twin” destined to bring ruin. The sheer anguish of her initial flight, battling not only her pursuers but also her terrifyingly powerful inner Lycan, Rhea, immediately establishes Eve as a heroine forged in pain. She’s already endured “more pain than most could imagine,” and the narrative waste no time in showing us just how deep that pain runs.

The heartbreak only intensifies when Eve is captured and dragged before her own family. Her father, Alpha Darius, and her mother, Luna, turn on her with shocking brutality. But the true gut-punch comes from James, her fiancé, who not only rejects her but actively participates in her condemnation, presenting “evidence” of her guilt for poisoning her twin sister, Ellen. The betrayal is a palpable wound, a betrayal so profound it leaves you reeling right alongside Eve. To witness her desperate pleas, her conviction of innocence, and then the chilling revelation that Ellen herself was the culprit—it’s a masterclass in emotional manipulation that leaves a lasting scar.

Just when you think Eve’s fate couldn’t get any worse, a new, far more formidable danger emerges: Hades Stavros, the Lycan King. The initial description of Hades is nothing short of breathtakingly menacing. His cold, gleaming silver eyes, his dark, sculpted features, the “icy detachment that chilled me to the bone”—he’s every dark romance reader’s dream (or nightmare). The “painfully familiar” feeling Eve experiences upon seeing him hints at a deeper, possibly fated, connection that promises an even more twisted journey.

The true shock hits when Eve learns she is to replace Ellen and marry Hades as part of a strategic “alliance.” Her father’s casual disregard for her life, his willingness to sacrifice her to the “king of monsters who hunted and killed our kind for sport,” is abhorrent. And if that wasn’t enough, he burdens her with a secret mission: to kill Hades. This isn’t just a forced marriage; it’s a death sentence wrapped in a political maneuver, setting the stage for an explosive power struggle between Eve’s desperation and Hades’s calculated cruelty.

The journey to the Obsidian Pack is a chilling introduction to Hades’s world and his brutal efficiency. His immediate suspicion of Eve, his casual dominance, and the way he “dissected every word, every breath I took” establish his intelligence and cunning. The subtle reveal of his fangs, highlighting Lycans as werewolf-vampire hybrids, adds another layer of dark allure. Then, the grim reality of Silverpine’s neglected outskirts, a stark contrast to the opulent Lunar Heights, serves as a poignant reminder of the pack’s suffering and Eve’s emerging sense of responsibility. The ambush, where Hades single-handedly and brutally dispatches armed men, solidifies him as an unstoppable force, a weapon of raw, untamed power. Eve’s subsequent fainting, a blend of trauma and a deeper, unsettling vision, hints at latent abilities and a connection to the violence she desperately tries to escape.

Hades’s internal monologue after Eve faints is a treasure trove for dark romance enthusiasts. He sees her as a “key to the prophecy,” a “pawn” to “control and manipulate” for the destruction of werewolves. His desire to “break her for the fun of it” is a truly dark and captivating promise, cementing his status as a complex anti-hero. Yet, his observation of her “troubled face” and the “unfamiliar and unwelcome” stirrings within him, along with his wolf Cerberus’s reaction, hints at cracks in his ruthless facade, suggesting a potential for emotional depth that will be thrilling to explore.

The “strip” test in her new chambers is a masterstroke of tension and power play. Hades’s soft-spoken command, his calm yet absolute authority, forces Eve into a position of vulnerability, both physically and psychologically. His discerning gaze, his understanding of her hidden agenda, showcases his formidable intellect. It’s a tantalizing display of dominance that leaves you breathless, setting the stage for a relationship built on forced compliance and simmering rebellion. The anonymous phone messages add another layer of intrigue – who is trying to help Eve, and why?

Eve’s resolve, despite her terror, is admirable. Her decision to retrieve the Argenic poison, enduring a self-inflicted wound to coat her lips, is a testament to her defiant spirit. The ceremony, set in a sleek, modern ballroom filled with predatory Lycans, is a high-stakes affair. The entire scene, from her painful walk to the “polite applause” of the Lycans, pulses with tension. When Hades calls her “my queen” and their lips finally meet, the air is thick with anticipation. Her belief that the poison is working, followed by his chilling murmur, “Did you really think this would work on me?”, and then his devastatingly intense kiss, is an absolute showstopper. It’s a moment of unparalleled power reversal, where all her carefully laid plans crumble, leaving her utterly exposed and at his mercy.

The aftermath is swift and brutal. Hades, having known her intentions all along, uses her failed attempt as leverage, delivering a cold, sinister promise that their “game” has just begun. The arrest by his identical henchmen, the silver cuffs, and Hades’s terrifying revelation—”I have been waiting for you to f$$k up”—culminate in a scene of pure, unadulterated dread. His mask of amusement slips, revealing an “evil that had been lying dormant,” and Eve’s realization that she “f$$$$d up” leaves you desperate to know what torment awaits her.

The surveillance room and the subsequent bomb threat are nothing short of monstrously brilliant. Hades’s strategic cruelty, forcing Eve to potentially detonate a bomb in her own pack’s marketplace, is a psychological torture designed to break her. Her emotional breakdown, her desperate pleas for “the children,” and her subsequent (likely fabricated) confession of acting alone out of a broken heart, are raw and gut-wrenching. Her defiance, declaring her hatred and vowing his “downfall,” is a spark of fire in the overwhelming darkness. Hades’s chilling response—to hold onto that hatred as “the only thing that will keep you alive”—is a dark, twisted philosophy that hints at the profound depths of his character.

As Hades processes Eve’s reaction to the bomb threat, particularly her concern for “the children,” he experiences an “unfamiliar and unwelcome sensation,” and his wolf, Cerberus, stirs. This is where the magic of the dark romance truly ignites. Despite his ruthlessness, Eve’s unexpected compassion has chipped away at his impenetrable facade, hinting at a transformative journey for both characters.

The final chapter leaves us on a nerve-shredding cliffhanger in the sterile, unsettling “white room,” where Hades promises a “documentary” that begins with screaming. What new horrors await Eve? What truths will be unearthed in this disturbing space?

*Hades’ Cursed Luna* is an intoxicating blend of dark fantasy, heart-pounding suspense, and a power dynamic that is utterly captivating. Eve’s resilience and inner strength, coupled with Hades’s formidable power and complex darkness, create an irresistible push and pull. The chemistry is less about soft glances and more about explosive tension, intellectual sparring, and a palpable heat born from dominance and defiance. If you crave an intense, high-stakes romance where the lines between hero and villain are blurred, where the heroine is broken but never truly defeated, and where the alpha male is a force of nature you can’t help but be drawn to, then you NEED to read *Hades’ Cursed Luna*. Dive into this world of cursed prophecies, ruthless kings, and a love story that promises to be as dangerous as it is unforgettable. Your next obsession awaits!