“What are you talking about?" Mary roared, "Let us go! Let her go!"
One of the guards moved closer to her, brandishing his weapon. She quickly quieted down.
Dr. Lanna drew a deep breath and sighed. "They didn’t take me, Mary," the old woman said. "Not initially, at least," she added with a degree of venom. "I went to them for help."
"Why on earth would you do that?" Tyler asked. The doctor sighed. “My grandfather trusted you.
“I'm sorry, Tyler. I didn't have any choice.
Next to Dave, Mary was staring down at the nearest gunman, probing him for a weakness that was not easily revealed as Dr. Lanna turned to Elizabeth. "Is this really necessary?" She motioned to the others. "They’re not going anywhere. You took their weapons. They are here to help me find the Buddha."
"Oh, doctor, belie
