The cheers were bright and screams loud as the children ran around the enormous backyard they had there at the house. All of the kids were either playing on the swing set or running over to the adults and begging them to join in on the fun.

And surprisingly, Emily was enjoying every moment of it.

She loved watching them run free around the house, their innocence laughed about as they danced and jumped with one another. Emily even blocked out the fact that Nathaniel's arm was tight around her torso, hugging her to his side as they resided in a large chair by the patio doors.

"Are you alright, Mable?"

Emily turned her head and removed the hand from her forehead that she was using as a visor. Her smile was small before she quickly turned back to the children. "Yes. I'm fine, thank you."

The older man nodded, his stubble brushing against Emily's cheek before he brushed her hair behind her ear. "You know, the kids really seem to enjoy your company."

Emily gave a genuine smile but kept her eyes trained on the blond children right in front of her. "Well I enjoy theirs too. The kids are…they just know how to make you smile."

Nathaniel took the younger brunette's chin between his fingers and turned her face to his, her brown eyes softly connecting with his before he laid a kiss to her nose. "You wouldn't be lying to me, would you Mable?"

The brunette immediately shook her head, her hands grabbing onto his and bringing them down into her lap. "No! No Nathaniel, you know I wouldn't do that to you." Her dark eyes widened slightly as she leaned in and hesitantly pecked his lips. "I would never do that to you."

Nathaniel's smile hardened before running his hand through the younger woman's ebony hair, his finger tugging slightly. He grinned when she gave a hiss and her head pulled back. "I know that you wouldn't. You want to be a part of this family, don't you? You want to become my wife later on, correct? Be a wonderful mother?"

Emily's chin trembled as she nodded her head, her lips parting to give a strong whimper. "Yes I do."

"Oh I know you do, darling," he cooed, his hand coming out of her black tendrils and cupping her left cheek. "And you'll do everything I say, will you not?"

"I will. I promise, Nathaniel."

His ears perked up at the slight fear threading through her voice, and he let his eyes immediately soften. "There's no reason to be frightened, Mable." He laid a soft kiss against her lips, frowning when she didn't return it. "What can I do to make you comfortable?"

Emily felt her head spin as the older man gave her his softest look, his eyes trailing over facial features as she bit her lip. Her hands tightened on his as she shifted in his lap. "If I agreed to stay chained during the days, can I be free at night? J-Just so my muscles don't cramp and I can stretch. Maybe go to the bathroom on my own." She gave a hopeful smile as she felt his hands grab onto her waist. "Do you think that could happen?"

Nathaniel looked at the brunette and slowly nodded his head, his fingers trailing over the palms of her hands. "Don't look so worried, darling. You can do whatever you feel is needed."

Her eyes widened as she let out a humored smile. "Really?"

"Of course, Mable." He kissed the side of her head as she nodded. "I trust you."

Emily chuckled softly as she threw her arms around his neck, hugging him tight and laying kisses to his neck. "Thank you, Nathaniel. You can trust me, I promise."