An unexpected reunion between Jean and Andre with their brother Basille, opens the door to plans for reuniting seven of the Pelletier brothers after a forty-year separation.
In Fort Collins, the political unrest continues with the creation of a City Council. The Council, seven new residents headed by Percy Foster, is determined to oppose the County Commissioners, and dominate the original settlers as they seek to restructure the city to their eastern standards. That is, until an incident involving Tom, Pete, and Will Pelletier sends a shockwave through the community, bringing to light hidden secrets and law officers from another state.
Meanwhile The League, responsible for the illegal acquisition of the Ruiz Grant, is stirring. Learning of Col. Endicott's theft and the death of Kendrick, two of their members come out of the shadows and travel to Taos. Discovering the extent that Endicott has exposed them, they seek to dispose of the Ruiz property quickly, and leave behind the bodies of all who were involved.