Cardinal's Rule

Tilly Cardinal, a former slave turned dominant mistress, finds herself unexpectedly drawn into a complex and emotional situation when Landry LaCroux offers her a chance to train his enslaved partner, who turns out to be her former master, Cris. As Landry reveals his secret battle with cancer and proposes a marriage deal, Tilly must navigate her past and present to find healing and possible happiness. This story explores themes of love, redemption, and the power of unexpected connections.