**Chapter 3: The Queen's Identity Revealed**

King Westergaard's eyes narrowed as he studied Iduna's face, his mind racing with the implications of her story. He had been a just and fair ruler, loved by his people, but he had also been a cautious one. The sudden appearance of a mysterious woman, claiming to be the Queen of Arendelle, was a revelation that required careful consideration. As Iduna finished her tale, the king's advisor, a wise and aged man named Erik, stepped forward. "Your Majesty," he said, "I believe we have found the identity of the woman. She is indeed Queen Iduna, the ruler of Arendelle." The king's eyes widened in surprise, and he turned to Iduna. "I had not thought it possible," he said. "The news of your husband's passing had reached us, but we had not heard that you had survived." Iduna's eyes welled up with tears as she nodded. "Agnarr is dead," she said, her voice barely above a whisper. "I was washed up on your shores, alone and injured. I had given up hope of ever seeing my daughters again." King Westergaard's expression softened, and he placed a hand on Iduna's shoulder. "You are safe now, Queen Iduna," he said. "We will do everything in our power to help you recover and reunite with your daughters." As the king gave orders for Iduna's care, a flurry of activity erupted in the palace. Servants and ladies-in-waiting rushed to attend to the queen's needs, bringing her food, water, and warm clothing. Iduna was grateful for the kindness and attention, but she couldn't shake off the feeling of loss and grief that had settled in her heart. She had lost her husband, and she had no idea what had become of her daughters. As she lay in her bed, surrounded by the opulence of the palace, Iduna felt a sense of disorientation. She had been through so much, and yet, she was still alive. She thought of Agnarr, and the life they had built together in Arendelle. She thought of Elsa and Anna, and the uncertainty that lay ahead. The next few days passed in a blur of activity, as Iduna slowly began to recover from her ordeal. She was tended to by the king's physicians, who treated her wounds and helped her regain her strength. As she regained her health, Iduna began to ask questions about her daughters, and the king did his best to provide her with information. He sent out messengers to Arendelle, hoping to gather news of Elsa and Anna. Iduna's anxiety grew as she waited for news, but she was also grateful for the kindness and compassion of King Westergaard and his people. She knew that she had found temporary refuge in the Southern Isles, and she was determined to make the most of it. As she sat in her chambers, surrounded by the quiet of the palace, Iduna felt a sense of hope rising within her. She would find a way to reunite with her daughters, and she would build a new life in this strange and unfamiliar land. The king's advisor, Erik, entered the room, a look of concern on his face. "Your Majesty," he said, "I have news from Arendelle. It seems that your daughters, Elsa and Anna, are alive and well. They are living in the palace, under the care of their advisors." Iduna's heart leapt with joy, and she felt a surge of determination. She would find a way to reunite with her daughters, no matter what it took. She would protect them, and care for them, just as she had always done. As she looked at Erik, Iduna knew that she had found a new sense of purpose. She would rebuild her life, and she would fight for her daughters' future. She was Queen Iduna, and she would not be defeated.