Desire is the first book in The Soul Rune series. An epic fantasy romance with political twists, secrets, loss, and love. The world is changing.Magic is on the rise.A rebellion is taking root.A witch is trying to resurrect her long lost love. Kylan Whitestone has been sent to a foreign land, seeking hidden knowledge to build the greatest empire the world has ever seen. Will he betray his country and follow his heart? Or sacrifice his friends and the love he's long dreamed of but never thought possible? Content Warning: The Soul Rune is a dark fantasy series for adults. I touch on topics that might be triggering. Including but not limited to: violence, death, miscarriage, misogyny, abuse.