Secrets are better hidden or exposed?

>>Yohan

“You want me to look into this girl’s record?” Astor, my werewolf secretary, asked me, “Is this the one?” He looked at the picture on his phone that I had just sent him, “Your mate?”

I nodded, “I’ve been thinking about it for a while.” I turned my rotating seat as I sat behind the desk and looked out the window, “Ruda knows nothing about it and of course she wouldn’t talk about it.” I sighed, “I mean who would tell another person about their criminal record.” I looked back at Astor, “At first I thought it might be something small but I don’t know why I don’t feel at ease.” I clicked my tongue.

I’ve caught her stealing before so it could be related to that but I need to know the details. I didn’t want to pry in before but for some reason I’m not quite able to calm my brain down whenever I think about it. It’s just in case so it shouldn’t cause any trouble.

“Okay then.” Astor said, “I don’t think it’ll take much time since she seems like a pretty ordinary person.” He put his ph