Lyra’s POV
It was a risk, but as of right now, this was the most important thing in the world to me. I couldn’t let my father get his hands on my mother’s estate, and if I needed to use the Dragon King to make sure of that, then the fates had spoken.
“You’ve come to this palace as a tribute girl; you aren’t allowed to inherit property. What good would that be?” The King asked, his brows raising.
“Without getting too into details, Your Majesty, but that inheritance is important to me. It was left by my mother, who died when I was young. There are people who are after it, and protecting it is difficult for me… but it wouldn’t be difficult for you to ensure its protection.
He stared at me, a pointed look.
“Even if I could protect it, what good would it do if you aren’t able to kee
