Thats all it took. The car peeled out, its tires squealing as it sped up the road. She saw that Brian, the undercover cop, was at the wheel. He sped past the passenger side of the BMW, only feet from where she was crouched, and came to a sudden stop next to the right gate door, making it impossible for it to close. He hopped out and pointed his gun at the drivers side of the car.

Hands in the air, he shouted, before adding, You by the passenger side door, lie on the ground.

She didnt know if he was saying that for her protection or to maintain the illusion that she wasnt a part of this. Either way, she complied.

Whats going on? she heard Rico demand.

Step out of the car, Brian ordered.

Seconds later, four more cars came tearing up the hill. Two were unmarked. The other two were squad cars. As they approached, the sirens started blaring. One unmarked car and the two squad vehicles shot up the driveway without slowing down. The other unmarked car came to a stop right behind the BMW. Marie stepped out with her weapon drawn.

Hannah couldnt see what was happening but could clearly hear more orders, including lie down, spread your hands, and dont move. Three more squad cars, all with sirens echoing through the canyon, zipped by. Eventually Marie came over and knelt down next to her.

Are you really going to be sick? she asked.

No, Hannah said.

Then you can get up, Marie said. Id like to get you out of the road so youre not accidentally run over.

Hannah sat up and looked around, taking in the scene.

Are we sure this is the place? she asked. Did we get them?

Marie took a moment to take in everything as well.

Lets hope so, she said. Otherwise we just ruined a perfectly good pool party.

*

As Hannah stood on the sidewalk near the gate, one ambulance tore out of the estate, followed quickly by another, and a third after that. Though she couldnt see inside, Hannah was sure they were transporting the enslaved girls to the hospital.

After that, the squad cars drove out with men in the back. Up near the house, she could see others being led to cars in handcuffs. She didnt recognize them but waved anyway.

Dont do that, Marie hissed. You dont want to make yourself a target.

What do you mean?

If we dont convict all of them, some might come looking for payback. We need to get them all to fall, like a series of dominoes, starting with your friend Rico.

The words had barely left Maries mouth when Hannah got an idea. She knew exactly how she could ensure that Rico would turn on his boss and get those dominoes falling.