A Shaky Step

My paws... they felt warm all of a sudden. I blinked, and the stiff feeling in my legs just melted away. Behind me, tall silent figures stood completely frozen, watching the dim morning light. G-gulp... I lowered my snout and took one cautious, trembling step forward. My front paw tapped against a clear plastic pen lying on the rough wood. It rolled just an inch with a tiny clatter. I immediately froze, pulling my chin in and listening hard to the quiet room.