I gripped the stranger's phone nervously, the sound of the waiting signal echoing in my ear. After what felt like an eternity, someone finally picked up.
"Master?! Where are you?! Everyone's looking for His Highness!" The voice on the other end was frantic.
"Um... h-hello?" I stammered, unsure.
"Who is this?" The tone shifted instantly, sharp and demanding. "How did you get Master's phone?" The man growled.
"Am I... speaking to Gareth?" I asked, but the silence that followed made me immediately realize how foolish the question sounded. "Your... friend... Master or whatever, had a car accident. I found him. He told me not to call an ambulance, but to call you..." I blurted out, trying to explain as best I could, my voice shaking.
Gareth was quiet for a long time. I even checked to make
