Seo Jun looks at his mate with a mixture of confusion and joy. She has her arms around a statue and kisses its cheek. A guide sees her and yells out.
"Hey, no touching the statues. They are to be protected. " The guide walks quickly towards them. Jasmine grabs Seo Jun's hand and takes off running. Her carefree laughter is floating in the wind. Lucian hears her laugh and smiles. Turning to City, Lucian proposes a deal.
"I will rescue your family and take them to a safe place on one condition. You protect the girl that is Seo Jun's mate. " Lucian watches the dragon's face as he thinks about what Lucian is asking.
"I do not know how well I can protect her. I do not think the dragon king knows Seo Jun has found her. Taizu has another lined up for him, one that will cause his death. So he hopes. He wanted me to kill him so he would not have to take the chance that his plan didn't work. I may be a low-class dragon, but I am also one of the most sought-after assassins in the world. There is only one dragon I know I cannot beat, and that is the king." City tells Lucian.
"Ah, but I am the lord of the underworld. No one can beat my siblings or me. That girl is not just any girl; she is my family. She has the blood of the creator in her veins. Though she does not know the extent of her power, she can protect herself against most that would harm her. She is inexperienced and human. Immortality is not one of her gifts at this time. She would allow herself to be hurt to protect another. I cannot allow that to happen; to do so would be a failure, and I do not fail. Until the creator permits me, I cannot interfere with dragon affairs. I am to save your family in return for protecting my family from harm. " Lucian tells City.
"I will do it; I did not want to hurt the heir. He has always been someone who looked out for others. The dragon king used to be a good, kind king. Then his first heir died while giving birth. He became ruthless and began to break all the laws. Laws that the previous rulers had made to keep the peace. It has been four centuries now that our kind has been in fear of him. Never knowing what cruelty he is going to give next." City tells Lucian while looking out the window, not wanting Lucian to see the tears forming in his eyes. They arrive just outside the old town when Lucian sees Jasmine and Seo Jun racing across the field.
"Stop the car; we will get out here!" Lucian bellows opening the door before the car comes to a complete stop. He hands the driver a wad of cash and tells him to wait.
"Jasmine, stop! What has happened?" Lucian bellows loudly enough to send the birds into flight. Jasmine winced and stopped immediately. Seo Jun almost collided with her before coming to a stop. Jasmine sees Lucian; a big smile comes across her face as her eyes shine like stars.
"My love, you came." Jasmine races across to jump into Lucian's arms. She is kissing him on the cheek.
"Now, poppet, what kind of trouble have you caused." Lucian smiles down at her.
"I saw a statue of grandfather and kissed his cheek. The man in charge of the site didn't like it and wanted to reprimand me. So I just ran away. Is there one of you here also?" Jasmine asks childishly.
"Most likely, but those statues are old and dirty. Anytime you want to kiss one of us, you only have to call you to know that. Now you better introduce me to this man beside you. If not, there could be a fight, one he will lose." Lucian winks at Jasmine, knowing that she would not want any harm to Seo Jun.
"Yes, tell me why this man is holding you, and you called him your love. Is there something you have not told me, mate?" Seo Jun emphasized the word mate, so Lucian knows who he is.
"Umm, well, I told you I have a unique family; the glorious God beside me is my uncle Lucian. The statue I kissed was one carved in the likeness of my grandfather. I have always called Lucian my love out of habit from my mother. She puts my in front of everyone's name. Lucian has been my favorite celestial uncle my whole life. So I laid claim to him by constantly calling him my love Lucian. " Jasmine explains, not letting go of Lucian out of fear that they may fight. Seo Jun looks at Lucian, skeptical of his identity.
"My sweet, all little girls believe their loved ones are Gods or princes. I'm sure that you believe such as well." Seo Jun tries to take Jasmine's hand away from Lucian when a sharp pain encases his heart. Uzil has come through the portal; seeing this man trying to take Jasmine from Lucian, he sends a beam of energy through his body, squeezing his heart. Seo Jun falls to his knees in pain.
"Let him go; he was not going to hurt me! " Jasmine cries out, falling beside him on the ground and putting her arms around him. Jasmine glares at Uzil.
"Grandfather let him go; he is to be my husband; you are not to hurt him. " Jasmine yells at Uzil. Uzil lets him go quickly as Jasmine showers Seo Jun's face in kisses.
"I am sorry they are protective; he only saw you taking me away from my love Lucian. Let me introduce you; so they won't bother you anymore." Jasmine stands with Seo Jun taking his hand; she begins introductions.
"Seo Jun, this is my uncle Lucian also known as the God of the underworld. You already know my aunt Selene. The one holding your heart is my grandfather Uzil at least one of them. He doesn't always wait for an explanation before acting. This is Seo Jun; he is to be my mate. It is complicated, but we need to find pearl shards and be married in less than thirty days. The getting married part is easy, but neither of us knows how to find his pearl shards." Jasmine looks harshly at Uzil.
"Now, young lady, that is no way to look at your grandfather. I only saw him looking angry and grabbing you. I am sorry for hurting you, but I cannot have my granddaughter hurt. If he forgives me, can I have my proper greeting?" Uzil looks pitifully at Jasmine, who only nods her head.
"Young man, I am sorry for trying to crush your heart. I'm afraid I still do not control my feelings well. Especially when I think one of mine is being threatened. Will you forgive me?" Uzil bows his head in apology.
"Of course, I would react the same way. I saw someone touch her waist in a vision and wanted to kill him. So I understand completely." Seo Jun smiles at the older man. Jasmine hugs Uzil rising on her tiptoes, and kisses his cheek. Uzil chuckles happily.
"Now, why don't you all tell me why you are here and who are the ones you brought with you?" Jasmine asks the elders.
"I am City; Taizu sent me to kill the young master. Instead, I have made a deal with Lucian. I will be your bodyguard from now on. This is my son and daughter-in-law. They rescued them from the dragon king." City explains as he bows to Jasmine and Seo Jun.
"So my father does not want to wait thirty days to kill me. So we need to come up with a plan. " Seo Jun glares at City, making his skin crawl.
"May I suggest a more secure and private place? "GiGi calls out as she walks up the hillside.
"GiGi, you are here also; it is almost a family reunion." Uzil smiles at GiGi as she hugs each of them.
"Yes, it is almost. I'm afraid we would scare the boy away if we had one. I have already informed the others of what is going on. Let's go to my grotto and discuss a plan. Since the tide will be coming in soon, no one will be able to enter." GiGi waves her hand in the direction she wants them to go.
Seo Jun is shocked that there are four celestials in one place. All are here because of his mate; how is this even possible? City clasped Seo Jun on the shoulder and whispered.
"Don't second guess gifts like this. Things like this never happen; my boy has been blessed. There is no way your father will be able to beat you now." City walks behind the celestials staying close to Lucian.