Terminus Article 2

Some background information on my sci-fi YA series Terminus…

Sonyia Cayale is the daughter of the Majestrix and is painfully aware of this fact at all times.

She grew up in the public spotlight and learned to be careful with what she said and did. She always tries to be kind and moral. She took an interest in dancing and acting as a girl but ultimately abandoned it because she found herself the unfair center of attention. Whereas her mother is strong-willed and aggressive, Sonyia is always calm and diplomatic. She entered the Diplomatic Academy to become a politician. Because of ancient tradition, this also meant she became the Heir to the Majestrix. If Sarah were ever incapacitated or missing, Sonyia would immediately become the Acting Majestrix. Even at only twenty years old. It’s a great responsibility Sonyia dreads but stands ready to perform.

Alex Jennings has always been a bit of a class clown.

He didn’t grow up in the spotlight of celebrity the way his childhood best friend Sonyia did. His mother Priya did eventually become the Director of State, but even then he was never noticed the way Sonyia was. His father died before he could remember, leading to his mother doting on him to a degree he finds uncomfortable. Alex always had a healthy sense of humor and excelled at piloting. He decided to join the Navy to make the most of his talents. This resulted in a separation from Sonyia since they went to different schools. They grew apart a little, but never lost touch. And when Sonyia’s father died, he stole a military shuttle to console her in person.

Sonyia and Alex grew up in the same extended family and have always been best friends. Now they are both graduating and will serve together as a roving pair of policemen slash ambassadors, serving as emissaries for the government and their mothers.

But neither one of them suspects the strange connection and hidden power they are about to discover together…