Elena's POV
I headed into the forest to find some sturdier logs, and that was when I ran into Eliana. She was standing in front of a bush filled with bright, crimson berries that looked like rubies glowing in the dim light.
“Eliana, wait,” I said, stepping forward.
Should I leave her alone and let her have them? Doing that would make me someone I’m not.
Fuck.
She whirled around, clutching a handful of the fruit to her chest. “Get away! I found these! They are mine!”
“I’m not trying to take them,” I said, keeping my voice calm.
“Those are blood grapes. They are sweet but dangerous. If you eat more than two or three, they’ll lock up your digestive system.
You’ll be in agony for days. They look beautiful, but it's actually a trap. You can only eat two or three, Eliana. I’m not jok
