Redtail Rise Crossing the frontier, 2

Light was too proud to submit if his life didn't depend on it, maybe it was a mistake. 

"I wasn't the one who caused the wounds last time," he whispered, trying to keep his voice from trembling. "Do you know how difficult it was to hunt with the pain throbbing with every step?" he asked.

"Would you like one of your children to go through what I'm going through? I'm just asking for a chance to make amends for my mistakes."