Gabriel
This morning I decided to make a fresh start with Noelle. I need to plan it out. She needs to feel secure enough to go through the wedding. After that, reality will set in. Noelle isn’t like the women around here. Tradition won’t make her submit to me. I need to figure out how to get her to submit to her role willingly.
I observe Elena as she rinses her body. Elena was raised in this community and knew her part, unlike Noelle. If I was given the choice of who to marry, I am not sure if I would pick Elena. Elena is loyal to no one. From what I have seen, Noelle and her sisters have a strong bond. Reminds me of my own. Matteo would have loved her. He would not have his mistress in the same house as his wife.
Noelle might not have been initially mine. However, she has always belo
