Lute is a prince, next in line to the throne. Griff is a poor carnival worker who does the heavy lifting while the malevolent ringmaster orders him about. But theres something special about Griff: he can hear the thoughts of everyone around him. And one day, he begins to connect with Lutes mind, even though theyve never met and are miles apart. When Lute must run for his very life, Griff may be the only one who can help him....