Chapter 12Da’ric
Three years flew past. I’d completed my course of studies as an undergrad early, and now would be beginning the intensive work that would bring me an advanced degree in herpetology.
My relationship with Den had fallen back into simple friendship, time and distance working to temper the heat to a comfortable warmth. The last time I’d seen him, he told me of the forensic science student he was living with off campus. He’d been certain he was gay until he ran into Estrella de las Estrellas.
“She’s amazing, Day. Beautiful and brilliant and…Don’t you have a girlfriend?” he asked wistfully.
“No.”
“I’m sorry.”
“Why?”
“I’ve ruined your life. I never should have made love with you. You have to promise me you’ll find a nice girl and fall in love with her.” Since Den had done
