It is not my place to do so. [ Not only that, it would be downright insulting if he assumed he knew who was best for her to spend the rest of her damn life with.

He shakes his head. ] You and your daughter will be given quarters. You will be restricted from anywhere that carries our cargo. If you choose, rations can be brought to your room if you do not want to eat in the galley.

[ Since he can't imagine eating with a bunch of men who have not seen a woman in god knows how long to be appealing in the least. ]