Author's Choice: 'Bloodletting' (Ruby Version) [Part 4] (Patreon)

[Alternate Text: A header image of a close-up on a semi-circle of red wine that looks blood-like while against an off-white background. It has a few bubbles along its curve and is a deep crimson hue. The title 'Bloodletting' is in a shiny, crimson font that appears embossed with a wet sheen.]

Hi Evergreen and Hickory Patrons!

I hope that you've been looking forward to this writing. 🩸

While it was my intention to lay 'Bloodletting' to rest in this installment, it bit back with a vengeance that came out during my writing process. There's at least 10k words left in it that adds to all the other parts, so I split it up to to devote more time to its emotional conclusion.

I included flashbacks in Part 4 to show how R coped with their vampirism along with story hints that link to our posts on here. This entry is lengthy. I'm having fun with it! 🥰 You'll be getting the final part of this story relatively early in February. I sincerely appreciate your understanding given everything else that's going on with the alpha/testing, etc. Enjoy reading and please keep your stakes holstered for this part's intense ending. 😎

(There are content warnings at the bottom! Please feel free to scroll down or search 'content warnings' to jump to that section of the story. Your comfort should always come first. 💚)

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"…Would you care for some chocolate…?"

An unheard of timidity softens the question you're only half able to process while trying to regain your bearings. Hardwood flooring has been replaced by a mattress, letting you feel the dull aches that will awaken with time once given a cushy alternative. Your vision loses its subtle hazy quality after another slow blink that isn't alarmed because this room is so familiar.

Ruby placed you on your side of the bed, the one you previously shared together with her.

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