"No," Lucien said right away.
Dane Silverback, the two elders, and Kinnon Youngshaper all directed their eyes at Lucien, who for the first time in the course of the hearing strongly spoke for something.
Elder Rick forced himself to smile as he put a hand on Lucien's shoulder.
"Lucien, don't be too quick to say no. I know that Landon is a part of yourself, but he left once. You were doing so well without him. With his awful temper, are you not better off without him?"
Lucien gave Elder Rick a sharp glare instead.
"Landon and I are inseparable. I am responsible for Landon's every mistake. It was my weakness that allowed Landon to lose his temper and attack Kinnon."
Even Elder Jonas started to feel sorry for Lucien when the latter insisted to be punished the same way.
"Mr. Clearwater, please rethink your decision. If you are willing to sacrifice your wolf, further discussion with the Night Prowler Pack will be a lot smoother."