The count cursed. He became visibly furious. His eyes turned completely crimson. The aura around him was pitch black and practically filled the room. His hands glowed brightly. He glared daggers at her. 

"You dare to refuse?!"
His voice rose higher than his shouting had. The entire building shook beneath their feet. The count was in a fury no amount of apologizing could calm. The count narrowed his eyes as he voiced what was expected to come next. 


"Very well....you shall pay the price....but not with your own hide."


He raised his hands. Bright light shown over the entire town. He cast a powerful spell upon everyone who resided there. 


"May this town be cursed!"

His voice echoed as the curse took effect. Everyone seemed to vanish, but, only as long as daylight remained. The count smirked and turned to leave. Stone statues, the people, appeared in their place. 
"I give you two choices: agree to my demand, or be cursed along with them....forever. I shall be waiting at my castle for your decision."