Interlude split into two parallel narratives. Bret discovers abandoned original Raven's Peak town in forest, enters old church showing violence signs, awakens entity. Fleeing to mining tunnels, he encounters supernatural presence that possesses him.

Jake Martins ran down the alley, clutching the bag full of money tight against his chest.  Distant now was the sound of sirens, scouring the streets for sign of the Duke Station robber.

Mark smiled pleasantly, dipping his hand into the tray of olives and pulling one out.  Honestly, he considered the sweet fruit to be disgusting in the worst sort of way, but this was no time to be ungracious.  This was a time for cordiality, and more than a little discretion.

Abigail and Haatim locate Sara, a child marked by Arthur's supernatural binding. Using a hypnotic crystal, Abigail bridges the supernatural connection to Sara, attempting to find Arthur's location. The connection attacks with overwhelming force, nearly killing Abigail.

Interlude chapter providing different perspective or flashback. May show cult operations, demon activities, or background on the conspiracy. Builds tension before major confrontation.

Arrival at remote Colorado cabin. Preparation for interrogation. Haatim confronts Abigail about torture ethics. Delaphene awakens. Abigail reveals dried verbena Isis Tears.

Abigail pursues Delaphene across rooftops with extraordinary athleticism. Tackles demon in apartment. Escape using fake police badge. Drives unconscious nurse/demon north to Colorado. Haatim reveals lost faith after sister cancer death.

Abigail battles cultists. Breaks demon-possessed doctor knee forcing demon to flee. Dead cultist crashes through wall revealing warehouse. Abigail administers antidote explaining voluntary demon hosts. Pursues Delaphene across warehouse stacks. Haatim discovers fake hospital true nature.

Argus Wade discovers his daughter Abigail has been identified by the Ministry. He devises a scheme to make her the Minister Envoy aboard Denigen's Fist, sends the proposal to the new Captain, receives Captain Kristi Grove's acceptance, completes the transfer paperwork, and departs for Sector Six...