Centaura: Sandra Novels & Stories

“What…What did you just say to me?” “I said no,” I repeated, my voice smooth as silk. “I’m not changing, Liam.” “Sandra, I am not asking you, I am TELLING you—” Before Liam could grab my wrist again, the heavy double doors of the mansion creaked open. And Liam’s mother, Eleanor Hale, stepped out onto the porch wearing an elegant pearl necklace, followed closely by his father, Arthur Hale. “Liam? Sandra? Is that you out there?” Eleanor called out, her voice dripping with refined authority.

He grabbed my hand, his voice tight. I shook my head and steadied my breathing. "I'm fine. It's nothing." Emma came in with a first aid kit and started wrapping my hand. Halfway through, her phone rang. She answered, and her expression changed right away. "What? Okay, I'm coming." She hung up and looked at me, her brow tight. "The hospital just called. Sandra tried to take her own life. They brought her in." I paused. "Is she dead?" "No. They got her back, but she's saying she's HIV positive. You need to get tested right away."

Why haven’t you come back? The bond between us still burns strong, confirming Vanda is alive—but that’s not enough. I need to hear his voice. I need answers. I need him. “Elena?” My head jerks up from where it had drooped. “Sorry?” I mumble. Elizabeth eyes me closely. “I was just talking about Sandra.” “Right. Sandra. What about her?” “I think she might be the worst one on the list,” she says, scooting forward in her seat. “You look tired.”

"Can you see why it's easy not to take you seriously? Who exactly moves about, telling people that they are helpers? Did I ever tell you that I needed help?" "That's where you are wrong." Sandra said, slowly grinning. "You do need help." "And just how would you know it?" Sandra smiled, and whispered, "Gwen." Something flashed through Raul's eyes, then quickly disappeared as it came. "Just who exactly are you?" He asked again. "And this time, do not mention that nonsense of being my helper." Sandra grinned. "Well then, in that case, you can call me Sandra. I am a close acquaintance of Tyron."