4: Talking to people

 *Soleil*

 “I am very surprised that you have taken this decision alone, my dear”. The disappointment in Siri’s voice cuts deep in my heart. “You should have come to us, especially when you realised there were more of the dark ones”.

 I hold my breath. I have told her everything about the Matelli group and about Lefu. I should tell her about Lefu too, and the words are right there on my tongue, but the memory of the fight against him and his uncles and how angry Marta had been when I protected Lefu and Andy makes me hesitate.

 “I am sorry, Siri”. I say instead. “I should not have kept it a secret from you”.

 “I am not sure it’