Bitter Sustenance

Unlike other fruits with seeds at their center, the cactus had juice wrapped in a membrane at its core. Cut through the middle and the juice could be poured out—a transparent greenish liquid, slightly viscous.

All six people from both families tasted it.

Helen smacked her lips. "A bit bitter, but the taste is quite similar to our aloe vera. Drinkable."

Toby grimaced.

Gareth also nodded. "It's pret