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In the opening scenes, Gabrielle and Minerva discuss selection, training, and how future pairings will be arranged, while Tara silently endures years of service and uncertainty about her fate. Through tense conversations, punishment, and the arrival of enforcers and acquisitioners, the narrative explores power, breeding expectations, and the emotional cost of obedience.","The Tithe That Binds by Candace Smith  \nCopyright 2011 Candace Smith Published by Strict Publishing International  \n[OceanofPDF.com](OceanofPDF.com)  \nPrelude  \nUp in the hills, Gabrielle was sitting with Elijah’s mother on the porch of her cabin. They were sipping tea and talking while Minerva tried to keep Gabrielle’s mind off Eli’s absence. Her daughter-in-law was a strong woman and Eli was her only weakness.“I see that your name is finally upon the post.” Minerva smiled over the rim of her teacup. She remembered the excitement she felt the first time her name had been drawn.  \n“I wish they’d post before they go down,” Gabrielle answered.“If Elijah knew we were going to be selected it would give him time to figure out which one he wants to bid on.”  \n“I’m sure Eli has been keeping an eye on all of them. He knows you were due soon, and I suspect he’s going to let you decide.” Minerva stroked the brown hair of the girl kneeling beside her.“Did you hear that Clara sent for the enforcers?”  \n“It’s about time Sarah got fed up with that man. Not that another McEnroe is going to help us much.” Gabrielle wrinkled her nose.  \n“I heard that they’re sending him straight to the work camps. He’s almost forty, and from what I gather he never even bothered learning a trade. They sure as hell won’t waste any time trying to train him up here.”  \n“They aren’t good for anything but the camps, anyway. The only one that ever amounted to anything is George, and that’s only because he passed on going down to the flatlands.”  \nMinerva changed the topic from the lazy McEnroe clan.“Have you decided on what you’re looking for?” she asked.  \n“A blonde, I think, and I’ll want someone tall. Between Elijah and me, a smaller girl like your Tara wouldn’t work.” Gabrielle was close to six feet and her husband had another three inches on her.  \n“I suppose, although Tara has learned to adjust to my demands. It’s all in how they’re taught to acclimate to their new position.” Minerva actually enjoyed her little slave. She reminded her of a doll her mother had made for her to practice with. As Gabrielle’s stepmother, Minerva had been guiding her on training methods.  \nTara knelt beside her Mistress, silently ignoring their discussion. Next year, she would have performed the ten years of service towards her family’s tithe, and she was looking forward to being replaced. She had accepted the truth many years ago, and she knew that she would be finishing her life in the hills in the laundry, kitchen or gardens. If her Mistress reported that she had performed her tithing with little complaint, she might get lucky and be trained as a house servant to a young family. She could even be fortunate enough to be paired with a man from the work camp…even if she was stuck with a McEnroe.  \n“Oh, did I tell you that Justin made ‘All Hills’ this year?”  \n“I heard,” Minerva replied.“That’s quite an accomplishment.”  \n“Tabitha and Marcy are busy with their courtships with the Branson twins, Justin is going to apprentice with the acquisitioners in the quarters, and Jason is still set on the enforcers. He’ll be over at the work camps most of the summer.”  \n“I’m sure Elijah is thrilled with Justin’s decision, and with Jason’stemper, the enforcers is a good option for him. They’ve worked hard on their studies, and with the endorsement from the Preacher and elders they should be set. Eli’s reputation certainly did not hurt them, either,” Minerva added proudly.  \n“No.” Gabrielle looked towards the hills.“God, I can’t wait until he gets back tomorrow. He has another trip to the flatlands planned in August.”She sipped some tea and she wondered if her husband was bringing back her blonde tithe.  \nA shriek came from across the compound, and the women turned to see Lucy dragging her slave towards the punishment quarters.“Lucy,”  \nMinerva called out.“You’ll have to keep her caged. The acquisitioners are bringing in the tithes.”  \n“Oh, shit. 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