With tension building in the streets of Harlem thanks to ruthless club owner Cottonmouth, Luke finds it increasingly difficult to live a quiet life.

Mariah campaigns to turn the city and the police against Luke, and not even Misty or Claire may be able to save him.

Luke gets closer to the truth about Reva and her part in his fate, while Mariah wrestles with the morality of her new role. Misty hunts for Luke.

In one bold move, a friend from his past puts Luke on the defensive, Misty in dire straits, and Harlem's safety in jeopardy.

Misty digs deeper for the truth as the neighborhood's power players throw the city into confusion.

With all of Harlem bearing witness, Luke takes on the fight of his life in hopes of emerging as the defender his city needs.