Emberwood The heart wants what it wants

Gunnar had barely escaped the flames, licking at his backside he had run. Run until his legs gave way and his heart felt as if it would beat from his chest. He fell to the ground and lay there, smoke sticking to his fur, making it an ashy color. He looked a bit like Mercury now. Tilting his head, he closed his eyes exhaustion overtaking his limbs and he slept. He wasn't sure how long he had slept. Or even how far away he was. He heard the howl as if from far away, in the midst of a waking dream. He jerked himself awake and listened quietly, trying to determine if it really was a sound or if it had been merely a trick. 

Tilting his head he sent out a questioning howl, hoping it would reach whoever was out there, and if his family was safe