While Harp treks north chasing Lord Benton, Michael forms a new alliance and the Hudson's Bay Company sends a pitiless agent to reassert its power. ...

In Montreal, Michael tries coaxing Grant and the Brown brothers to join his alliance. In the far north, Harp closes in on his quarry. ...

Harp commandeers a vessel and pursues Lord Benton across the Atlantic. Michael's duplicity comes to light as he tries to close the deal with Kamenna. ...

In Scotland, Grace confronts a ghost from her past. On the frontier, Sokanon seeks an ally for her mission and Michael doubles down on his gamble. ...

Lord Benton leverages Grace in his cause with the Hudson's Bay Company. Harp discovers a betrayal. Sokanon faces a perverse imprisonment. ...

While the new alliance teeters on collapse, Sokanon's crusade leads to bloodshed. Harp invades Lord Benton's castle and faces a dark temptation. ...