Hades Crown Novels & Stories

"Why?" He tilted his head, a motion smooth and wolfish, as though the beast within him had never truly left. His damp hair fell across his brow, shadowing one crimson eye, but even concealed, his beauty was a thing to unmake the world. "Because I am a curse," he said softly through lips that looked carved for both cruelty and tenderness. He seemed too much: too regal, too dangerous, too unearthly for this small, lamplit room. "And those who hunt curses care little for what else burns in their wake."

Determined to thwart their plans, the king and Addison had devised a strategy to catch them off guard Before leaving his chambers, Addison retrieved his prized azure sword, a symbol of his authority and readiness to defend his kingdom. As they stepped out of the palace, they were greeted by a line of imperial knights, resplendent in their armor, each holding a gleaming sword, mounted on majestic horses.. Meanwhile, within the halls of the Adelstein residence, a sense of urgency pervaded the air as the family made their final preparations for the impending rebellion. The Duke of Adelstein fervently sharpened his sword when a breathless knight burst into the chamber.

I reached the altar, where the Crown of Lycanthra rested on a velvet cushion. The high elder stepped forward, his voice resonating through the hall. “Today, we witness the coronation of Aiden, who will lead us into a new era. With the Crown of Lycanthra, he will guide our people with strength and wisdom.” He lifted the Crown, placing it gently on my head. I felt a surge of power, of destiny fulfilled. The hall erupted in applause, the sound filling my ears and making my heart race. As the noise died down, the high elder spoke again. “Now, we shall witness the union of Aiden and Lady Chloe, a bond that will strengthen our kingdom.”

Sanctioned means no one touches you—unless someone higher says they can. Caelric steps closer. “Where is the token.” The attacker’s eyes flick down, terrified. Soryn’s grip tightens, and the man whimpers. “Pocket—inside—” Caelric reaches in and pulls out something small. Metal. A coin-sized medallion. Even from across the room I can see the etching—too clean, too official. A crown shape. A vertical line through it like a blade. My blood turns cold. Caelric’s face doesn’t change, but his eyes harden into something I’ve only seen right before people disappear.

The hallway outside was crowded. Servants whispered excitedly, and elders smiled among themselves. The door opened, and the pack healer stepped outside. His face was brighter than I’d ever seen it. “Congratulations, Alpha. The Moon Goddess has blessed the pack. She is carrying your heir.” He announced. For one heartbeat, the entire world became perfectly still. Then cheers erupted around me. The elders clapped each other on the shoulders. Servants laughed through happy tears. Warriors lifted their fists in celebration. “Our future Alpha!”

He used it now because it was the formal answer, and because he had decided, at some point in the past six weeks of preparation, that the formal answer would be in the name. I stood. I stepped down from the throne. I crossed to him. I set the chain on his neck. I clasped it at the back. The clasp was simple. Riven had shown me, two days ago, how to work it. The chain settled at Kade's collarbone with the small carved wolf at the center. I stepped back. "Rise, Kade Draeven, Beta of Draeven Keep." He rose. Riven rose beside him. The two of them stood facing me.

Damon drifts toward center ice and stops at the logo. I follow. For a moment, we stand where the game began. Where so much between us almost ended. “Funny,” he says. “All that fighting over who gets the crown.” “And?” He looks at me fully. “There was only ever one.” The words hang there. Not competitive. Not sharp. Certain. Only one crown. And it doesn’t belong to one king. The arena lights dim slightly as the crew prepares to clean up. I feel his hand brush mine. Not by accident.

He was The HADES. He was the SHIV : The destroyer, who could destroy the world only for his other half who gave strength to him. His ADRIJA. . Adrija was as beautiful as a blooming rose. She was Bright like Sun, beautiful like moon and charming like Spring He was unconsciously fascinated to her. Even if there was a garden full of flowers, she would definitely be the most beautiful one among them. His WIFE. His PRINCESS He would never show the real side of his to his wife. To her, He was calm, mature and little bit cold but in reality, He was over obsessive, cruel and darker than the HADES.