"I apologize for bringing it up then," Wise said with a near mumble as he looked at the fire on the candle between them. "It's going to be nothing but hard from here on out," Wise said looking up at Sierra. "But I promise that if something happens to you, I can take care of her. Although I'm not too fit for the job, I'll do my best," Wise said going into silence once again for what felt like hours. "She won't live the pampered life she might've been given already. Me and her will be equals. Nothing else to it."