Chapter 16:
Tsang Mei and Doyle remained in each other’s arms, whispering to one another. The others in the group stood slack-jawed, looking at Anaya after she spoke. What was a person to say to a speaking monkey-woman?
Helena didn’t have the time to decipher how Anaya could speak English. What she needed to know was where her father might be. “Are you the mountain people?” Helena asked. She motioned around the circle with the back of her hand.
Anaya tilted her head as Helena asked the question. “I’d never thought about it much. Some might call us that. To me, to us, we are the people. We have found peace in these deep valleys. We offer you the same peace, if you wish. Here you will want for nothing. Please feel free to stay here with us.”
Helena looked around at the monkeys that surro
