Cameron Andrews of the Baltimore PD went to prison as part of a deep undercover sting. Having exposed the drug cabal in the prison, she has been released on parole. But before Cam has time to pick up the pieces of her life, the drug ring recruits her to join their operation on the outside. Since Cam and her handlers don't know who runs the drug operation, this is a welcome, if unexpected, windfall. The team leaps into action, and soon Cam is learning about the people involved, the manufacturing of the drugs, and the delivery routes. But things are perilous. Her parole officer starts asking uncomfortable questions, and her relationship with Michael is difficult because, though they are deeply committed to one another, they live in different cities. And when the ring is busted and Cam escapes capture, the suspicions of the gang leaders zero in on Cam. Can she manage to deflect suspicion and stay undercover before she ends up back in prison ... or dead?

Out and Beyond

Cam had driven into Bethesda and Dave had guided her through the streets.


“This is a fancy neighborhood,” Cam commented as they passed massive mansions.


“This is right around the Chevy Chase Golf Course.”


“There are business places a few blocks away.”


A few blocks away were a large medical building, another office building, what looked like a high-priced beauty salon, and two restaurants, one Thai, the other a steak house.


“That’s the place.” Dave pointed to the steak house.


Cam started to pull the car into the parking lot.


He pointed to an alley beside the restaurant. Cam drove down it until it ended at a brick building. Cam stopped the car and put it in park.


“Wait right here,” Dave told her. He got out of the car and walked up to the building and knocked on the door. When it was opened he stepped inside and it closed behind him.


Chapter 21