Ruth finds her daughter after fleeing the Rakudushis cult. The Highest narrowly escapes the FBI while the members are pursued by the cartel, resulting in a dangerous defense.
After Ruth fails to help him, River plays a dangerous game of chess to remove Dikahn from power and improve his life. Meanwhile, Ruth must stop a distraught mother from trying to escape the compound with her daughter, Olivia.
The Highest suspects 'rats' lurk among the Rakadushi, so he orders River, the new Dikahn, with leading a public trial where cult members will be questioned - and brutally punished.
After the fallout from the Gauntlet of Faith, Ruth and River find themselves at deadly odds. When Dikhan finds himself in unfamiliar territory on the compound, he makes a sinister move to regain his power.
Ruth faces the terrifying prospect that the truth about her pregnancy will be revealed, while Lacey and Zane make yet another attempt at an exit strategy.
