In the wake of Romeo and Juliet's tragic deaths, the Montague and Capulet rivalry escalates; a new royal takes the throne in Verona and struggles to determine what is best for his city, which is at the epicenter of mayhem.

Rosaline and Benvolio follow Prince Escalus' decree to marry each other in an effort to restore peace; Lady Capulet seeks to figure out what or who influenced Juliet's decision; Livia and the nurse work to hide a secret.

Prince Escalus suggests a public betrothal ceremony between Benvolio and Rosaline; Livia and Count Paris get closer; a conspiracy to keep the feud between the Montagues and Capulets going threatens plans for peace.

Rosaline and Benvolio work together to uncover the origins of the feud between the Montagues and Capulets; Lord Montague is forced to welcome an unannounced visit from his sister, who has a manipulative plan to deal with the Capulets.

Finding himself in trouble, Benvolio turns to Rosaline for help; Princess Isabella travels to Venice in hopes of making peace with the Doge.

A violent act escalates tensions between the Montagues and Capulets to dangerous levels; Rosaline finds herself in a compromising position.