Francesco arrives in San Candido to take control of the forestry corps just in time for a shocking discovery; Emma, a young ethologist, has also come to town to work on a wolf conservation project.

With pressure from the prosecutor to close the case, Francesco is sure they’re still missing something. Can he find the missing piece of the puzzle?

A young woman on vacation is found close to death; Francesco tries to convince Livia that The Master is dangerous; Huber's sister, Cristina, comes to San Candido to finalize her wedding plans.

Francesco is taken hostage by drug traffickers found in the mountains after an emergency landing, and things get complicated when Emma becomes involved; Vincenzo must face his suspicion that Eva is cheating.

Francesco is investigated when he is accused of attacking a local woman, and even Emma questions his innocence; Vincenzo is ready to try anything to save his relationship with Eva.

A doctor is abducted with military precision, and Francesco wonders why the doctor received such professional attention; Vincenzo's mother arrives in San Candido and gives Eva a run for her money.