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.
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.
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.