The Highest executes a horrific plan that tests the loyalty of his followers, and River, Joan and Zane finally make their play to escape the compound.

River fights Andrew to regain an important title, Agent Millard carefully negotiates for a hostage exchange, and The Highest punishes Ruth with an unspeakable act.

The FBI brings in a negotiator to finally make headway in their investigation, Marva prepares for a drastic final step, and The Highest proposes a cruel test for River.

Ruth must convince The Highest of her pregnancy while contending with River and Obadiah's attempt to have her removed from power, and a murder places Andrew and the guards on high alert.

The Highest delivers a shocking proposition to Ruth, George and Lewis concoct a plan to escape, and River tries to outsmart a vengeful Obadiah. 

As River and Obadiah jostle for power inside the Rakudushis compound, Ruth sets plans in motion to turn them against one another; the FBI looks for ways to weaken the Rakudushis and have a special surprise for River that will put new pressure on him.

The Highest orders Andrew to find Dikahn's killer, River and Obadiah try to capitalize on The Highest's growing vulnerability, and Ruth and Joan attempt to steal from River.

Dikahn's fate sends The Highest spiraling, and he has visions that hit so close to home they prompt a battle for control between Ruth, River, Obadiah and their new allies.

Ruth realizes that her secret has been proven to be true, as Lacey is finally pushed over the edge; Dikahn's fate is revealed by The Raku.

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. 

When Ruth and River become mortal enemies in the wake of the "First Supper," Ruth is determined to kill or be killed; she makes a fatal mistake.

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.

The Highest holds a public trial to find and punish any traitors among the Rakadushi, and River, the new Dikahn, struggles to protect Ruth and Joan when his own loyalty is tested.

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.

Ruth desperately tries to prevent the mass suicide of the Rakudushi members, which includes her daughter, Callie. River has his back against the wall, when multiple adversaries threaten to make his life a living hell.

Ruth looks for a way to get the brainwashed children away from their new headmaster, Obadiah, but The Highest has other ideas. When River attempts to get back into The Highest good graces, he discovers Dikahn plans to make his life a living hell.

The Highest narrowly escapes the FBI as the agents are pursued by the cartel, resulting in a dangerous defense, and Ruth finally comes face-to-face with her daughter Callie.