As women in the castle mingle with possible suitors, Lola is reluctant to participate; Kenna fears for her safety after another violent incident with King Henry; Bash determines to uncover the truth about the darkness.
Francis reluctantly helps Bash uncover the threat in the woods, resulting in a dangerous situation; the king becomes obsessed with a servant; Greer is caught in a kiss.
When Mary's uncle delivers bad news about her mother, she and Francis must make a decision about their marriage; Bash and Kenna begin to trust each other.
The stability of Francis and Mary's new rule is threatened as the plague ravages the land; Kenna's life is put into jeopardy; Greer makes a shocking discovery about Leith.
Francis and Mary take action as the king's madness reaches a fevered pitch, making choices that could change history; Lola endures life-threatening labor.