Aafrin's wounded comrade Naresh is convinced someone has betrayed him, but as Aafrin struggles to contain him, he discovers the truth is darker and more dangerous than he knew, putting the woman he loves at risk. Cynthia wants to send Alice home to England, but Alice doesn't want to go anywhere with her cruel and disturbing husband, while Ralph's ambitions come crashing down as slippery aristocrat Lord Hawthorne is tipped for India's top job.