While running from Bhanu and his men, Shalini meets an unlikely companion. As the two head to and reach Unnati, vivid memories replay in Shalini's mind.
Determined to follow a new lead on Leila's whereabouts, Shalini negotiates with Bhanu, who hesitates to trust her but knows she has something he wants.
After learning of a painful betrayal, Shalini agrees to be a mole at an Aryavarta politician's home in exchange for the rebels' help in locating Leila.