Chapter 2

Anna's face lifted. He was very attractive. She had never seen a man so delicious. He bowed gracefully and his eyes softened when she curtsied in response. Her beauty was breathtaking, but he could not allow himself to be distracted by perfect women. He'd made that mistake before. After all, he was here strictly for political reasons. He needed to make this work - if it did, he really would be unstoppable.

They both been lost so deep in thought that they forgot that they were not the only two people in the room. The king coughed to break the silence. "Well," he said. "I'll leave you two to get to know each other a little." And with that he left the room.

Anna stared at Hans and Hans stared back. They both opened their mouths to speak, but ended up interrupting each other. Hans couldn't stop thinking how lucky he'd be if he managed to woo this girl. He'd be future king of Arendalle - and he'd have a beautiful woman to entertain him.

The princess lost herself in his eyes. She smiled at him, and Hans was obligated to smile back. She was glowing, she felt so safe around him. Maybe this marriage thing would be okay after all.

Hans broke the awkward silence by asking if she wanted to go for a ride in the meadow.

"Oh, um. Yeah, sure. I...I mean yes. Shall we leave now?" She scolded herself for stuttering. It was not like a princess to trip over her words. Hans smiled at her clumsiness. She was lovestruck, and he wasn't surprised. He'd heard stories of how the king never left her alone by herself. She must be desperate for some love. They walked out towards the stables and clicked instantly.

Hans had to make this work, even if it meant getting rid of people in the way. He needed this. Soon, he thought, Arendalle would be his for the taking.

5 Hours Later

"Yeah, I know! Like, they are always on my back. Do this, do that, it's so ANNOYING." Anna was deeply engaged in a conversation with Hans. They were discussing why they hated being royalty. (Of course, Hans didn't. He just had to act like he did.) The king was watching them from his office window. He was glad that Anna was so happy with him. It was the first time in a while he had seen her with a genuine smile on her face.

They were returning the horses to stables when Hans realised the time. He was supposed to be meeting his 4th oldest brother Kuzon to discuss the likelihood of his betrothal to Princess Anna. He was over an hour late. This was not going to end well.

He was going to tell Anna he had to go when he saw his brother waiting for him at the stables. He had a disapproving look on his face. At least he saved me the trip, he thought. Hans halted his horse and stepped of it, and then helped Anna of hers. The princess had never been so happy. Finally, there was someone she could relate to.

Hans kissed her hand as a farewell. Anna composed herself. "Until the next time, Prince Hans," she said.

"I shall count the moments," said Hans.

She giggled before waving goodbye.

Hans left the horses to the stable boy, and walked towards his brother.

"You're late." Said Kuzon

"I know, I'm sorry. That girl is just such a chatterbox! I thought she'd never shut up."

Kuzon rolled his eyes.

"You think she'll marry you then?" He asked

Hans threw his head back and chuckled.

"Most definitely. She is so desperate!"

Kuzon narrowed his eyes and lowered his voice.

"You think the king suspects anything?"

"Please! He's just like his daughter." Said Hans.

"So," said Kuzon. "You gonna wait for the guy to die and take over Arendalle or are you just gonna arrange a little accident?"

Hans opened his mouth to answer when the two brothers realised they were not alone. They had forgotten the stable boy was just in the next room, which happened to be tragically thin- walled. Kuzon made a motion to Hans and they tiptoed back into the stables, daggers in hand. No one was there to hear the poor boy's scream.

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