It's been three years since Kara left Evrad for a life in piracy and, what was once a life of freedom, has become complicated by the same politics that turned her to the sea in the first place.

Upon learning of the Evradian King's demise, Kieren decides to return to land in a bid to sell their cargo for higher profits. Having almost lost Jared the last time they returned, Kara begs them to reconsider taking such an unnecessary risk, only for Jared to go ahead and sell the decision to the rest of the crew.

Caught in the middle of a war for territory, an abrupt evacuation proves to be as catastrophic as Kara first imagined. Faced with some impossible choices, Kieren and Jared's decisions cause chaos amongst the crew, leaving them suffering losses they may never be able to recover from.

As tensions grow between her and the man she loves, as well as with the crew divided, Kara can't help but realise that the rest of her life has been cast in doubt-sinking before her very eyes. Desperate times call for desperate allies, and when an enemy makes the offer of an alliance, Kara pushes for them to take it with the hope that it isn't too late.