Nate knew Lucien had trouble seeing past the bad sometimes, it was why he wanted Lucien to open up to him and share things so Nate could help him get past the bad and see the truth and good. Everything they did, they did together. Lucien was never alone when wearing the plug because it was always what Nate wanted too. Every sexual act - kinky or otherwise - was for the both of them.
"Oh baby" Nate said, moving them back to sit against the headboard and holding Lucien close in his arms so his boyfriend could sit against his chest. "Firstly you will never lose me" he promised, hands stroking and lips pressed to Lucien's temple, "This" he said fingertips running over Lucien's ring, "means as much to me as a wedding ring and I believe in forever. That's us, forever. No matter what" he kissed the skin under his lips.
"The only dirty you are is the good kind, the kind I am too and we're only like that for each other now. It's different. You are more than good enough, you're perfect for me Lucien. You're my soul mate. Anything and everything we do together is perfect" he spoke softly but confidently. He believed everything he was saying.