A Love Returned

Chapter 16

"What!" Ingrid shouted in Magda's face.

Vlad and The Count stood in silence, they had seen Magda try this before.

"Darling, I said I have found you a husband."

"No!" Ingrid yelled, her power made her mother's hair fly back.

"Oh darling, you must..." Magda put on a caring face, obviously fake.

The Count stepped forward, "Ingrid, Vlad, please leave us. I would like to have a talk with your mother.

Vlad sped up stairs, Ingrid followed.

Her wrist was grabbed by Will and she was pulled into their room.

"What was it? I heard you shouting!" He asked, concerned.

"Mummy's back," Ingrid muttered.

"Oh, what does she want this time?"

Ingrid sat down, "Brace yourself, she's picked me a husband."

Will's calm face turned to anger, "The nerve!"

"Yeh. Dad will sort her out."

"Maybe we should tell the others?"

"About what?"

"The big engagement."

Ingrid smiled, "It might help, and I'd love to throw it in my mum's face."

Will kissed her, "Just as long as I'm there when it happens."

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"Bun buns," Magda played with the Count's hair.

He whacked her hand away, "I will not be seduced by you again!"

"Bun buns..." She put her head on his shoulder.

Count Dracula was doing his best to resist, "Leave Ingrid alone!"

"But you can finally get rid of the brat this way," she said as if it was the best idea in the world.

"You witch!" He shouted, pinning her against a wall. There was a big thud as she hit.

"Ow- bun buns- careful!" Magda cried.

Vlad and Erin sped downstairs, leaving Artur in the crib. Ingrid and Will soon arrived as well.

"What's going on?" Vlad said sternly.

"Nothing, darling," his mother said, still being held against the wall.

"I am telling her what happens when she insults my daughter," Count Dracula replied.

Ingrid felt herself smile.

Magda turned her head and saw Will, "So this is who's keeping Ingrid from her husband."

Will's face burned with anger, "I'm her husband! At least, I will be!"

The room fell silent, even Magda didn't reply.

"Yeh... we're getting married!" Ingrid was glad they finally knew.

Erin was the first to speak, "Congratulations!" She smiled, despite the situation.

The Count let go of Magda, "That's wonderful!" His attention was turned to the couple.

"Welcome to the family, Will," Vlad said.

"Thanks," Will wrapped his arms around Ingrid, "And you better lay off," he pointed at Magda.

She snickered, "You better watch out!" Magda sped to the door, but stopped, realising it was morning.

"It would seem you're stuck," Vlad laughed at his mother's scared face.

Five to one, she couldn't win a fight if she tried.

"Bun buns, I take it there is a guest room for me?" She smiled, sweetly.

"I'm sure we can make room for you on the floor."

"The flo-" she began to yell but stopped, "The floor will do fine," she picked up her dress and walked down the hall.

They all laughed at the embarrassed Magda, and congratulated Will and Ingrid.

Then they heard a loud yelp.

It was Wolfie.

He was in pain.