Mechelle pov
"Mate, wait for me a moment. I'm going to check inside to see if there are any fruits we can eat," Alex Duncan said, immediately heading into the sparse forest. After taking just a few steps, he spotted a type of crimson fruit, its beautiful color resembling a cluster of red lanterns.
He picked one, hesitated for a moment, and then popped it into his mouth to test if the fruit was poisonous. If it was toxic, he certainly wouldn't survive.
The red fruit was sweet and crisp. He ate several more without feeling any discomfort and quickly picked a few more, washing them clean with water before handing them to me.
"Let's eat some to fill our stomachs; I'll gather more to store away later," Alex said softly as he wiped the sweat off my forehead with a smile. "This is the hope that heaven has bestowed upon us, babe. You have to hang in there, okay?"
