The Heartwood busted teeth

His stance remained guarded as the woman struggled to stand. Unlike his competition, he was still riding high on the wave of adrenaline. It was only a matter of time until this feeling would deteriorate, but for now, he relished this sense of invincibility. 

He stood his ground, taking in what he had accomplished and he remained emotionless despite the pride that throbbed through his being. "You won't," he assured darkly. He stayed in place as blood leaked from places he didn't even know existed on his body. He still did not feel the pain he should have.

He turned once she was out of sight, and he turned the snow underneath scarlet with every step he took. It took quite some time in his wondering for him to finally come down from his euphoria, but eventually, he fell to it, just as she had.