**Chapter 3: Shadows of the Past**

Shadows of the Past As Iduna settled into the warm, cozy house, she couldn't shake off the feeling that her life was about to take a drastic turn. King Westergaard, with his piercing eyes and strong jawline, seemed to sense her unease and offered her a gentle smile. "Please, Your Majesty, rest and recover," he said, his voice soothing. "We will talk more when you are feeling better." Iduna nodded, grateful for the respite, and lay down on the comfortable bed. As she drifted off to sleep, her mind wandered to her children, Elsa and Anna, and her husband, King Agnarr. She wondered if they were searching for her, and if they would ever find her. Meanwhile, in Arendelle, Hans, the charming prince who had captured Anna's heart, was living a life of luxury and deceit. Behind the façade of his chiseled features and charismatic smile, Hans was a product of his family's dark legacy. As a child, Hans had been subjected to the cruel whims of his father, the Duke of Weselton. The duke had a penchant for manipulation and control, often using his wealth and influence to bend others to his will. Hans's mother, a beautiful and kind-hearted woman, had tried to shield her son from her husband's abuse, but she had eventually succumbed to the duke's cruelty. Hans grew up in a household where fear and intimidation were the primary tools of governance. He learned to navigate the treacherous waters of his family's politics, often finding himself at the receiving end of his father's verbal and physical abuse. As he grew older, Hans developed a charming exterior, a mask that hid the pain and vulnerability he had endured. He became adept at manipulating others, using his charm and good looks to get what he wanted. But the scars of his childhood lingered, and Hans's actions were often driven by a deep-seated need for validation and control. He saw Anna as a means to an end, a way to gain power and influence in the kingdom of Arendelle. As Iduna slept, unaware of the darkness that had unfolded in her own kingdom, Hans was busy plotting his next move. He had convinced Anna that her sister, Elsa, was a monster, and that he was the only one who could protect her. But the truth was far more sinister. Hans had a hidden agenda, one that would stop at nothing to achieve his goals. And as Iduna began her journey to uncover the truth about her past and her children's fate, she would soon discover that Hans's abuse was only the tip of the iceberg. The darkness that had driven Hans's family for generations was about to collide with the royal family of Arendelle, threatening to destroy everything Iduna held dear. And as the shadows of the past began to emerge, Iduna would be forced to confront the evil that had been lurking in the shadows, waiting to strike.