Thomas discovers the Royal Archives hidden behind the throne room containing scrolls and books documenting King Aldrics descent into madness. He reads Father Dominics original confession about the altars discovery and failed transformation.

Strategy meeting at safe house. Emma reveals The Turning ritual plan to create vampire-Hunter hybrids. Elianna introduces the concept of the Faithful—humans with supernatural powers called to fight darkness. All eyes turn to Abigail as proof of the hybrid concept.

Drone pilots Jack Wallis and Beck man Nevada control station monitoring Predator drones over Middle Eastern terrain. A mission detects cave networks, then control transfers to Washington. When missile deployment is authorized, Jack refuses to fire on potential civilian targets.

Safe house reunion: Haatim brings Abigail's unconscious body to the warehouse. Frieda cares for Emma while Petrillo and Damien arrive. Elianna and Matthew set fire to The Crimson Veil and head toward the Hunters to propose alliance. Abigail wakes to Haatim beside her cot.

Victor Cross and his mercenary team execute precision extraction of Imran Hyderi from Lahore convoy, using Helen Allison as remote support. The four-minute operation succeeds with minimal casualties.

This week brings two bold new beginnings: a cardinal's bargain with demons and a man's terrifying awakening in a blood-soaked manor.

Haatim returns to rescue Abigail from the battle. They fight back-to-back, reuniting after six months. Abigail's powers are depleted from the battle; she uses remaining strength to telekinetically launch them both out of the building. They escape The Crimson Veil as it burns.