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 ...