Ten years had stolen Calliope "Cal" McTeer's freedom, but now she stood back on familiar soil, the salty air of Orphelin Bay a sharp contrast to the sterile confines of prison. Her brother, Augie, awaited her, embroiled in a grim affair: th…

The Tidelanders observed Cal’s brush with death, as did Corey. Meanwhile, Adrielle issued instructions to Lamar and Dylan, while Rosa worked to secure a lingering problem.

Bill’s confession throws Cal into disarray. Meanwhile, Lamar and Violet persist in their surveillance of Adrielle, who desperately seeks a reliable prophecy and a swift influx of funds.

Adrielle conceded to Cal’s request, allowing him to remain at L'Attente. Meanwhile, Augie grew increasingly desperate in his search for a prospective buyer, determined to avoid Gregori. The constables made a grim discovery: a body had been …

Violet delivered startling news to Colton, while Adrielle sought guidance from an expert in an attempt to understand the newly discovered shard. Meanwhile, Cal confronted Dylan regarding his recent behavior.

As Augie fled from his companions, Cal returned to town, where Corey finally revealed the truth of the events from a decade prior, a story confirmed by Rosa.

A palpable tension thickened as Adrielle finalized her agreement with Gregori. Meanwhile, Bill’s disclosure of the shards and his history stirred a response in her. And with that revelation, Cal made a solemn vow: to challenge the queen.

Following Corey’s disclosure at the morgue, Cal understood that she possessed a vital element of the mystery. With Augie now threatened, she was left with no alternative but to act.