Broken Antler Fen Stay With You

His hurt was like a kick in the gut, and the anger slipped from her face like a leaf in a river. It was replaced by horror, fear of herself and her temper, and with tears in her eyes she took a step back. Now, her eyes were locked onto Aduins, tears soaking her face. 
          "I-I didn't.... I....I'm..."
She could do nothing but stutter, yet with each sound she took another step away. Ears pinned, she realized there was nothing left to say: The copper yearling turned and, with a sob, bolted. Thankful her leg was healed, Brandy used all the speed she possessed in her body to take off, pushing herself harder than she had in months to distance herself from having hurt her mate. 

I'm all for an updated thread, if you'd like ;)