Griffin has a secret in his heart that nobody else knows -- until he meets Layla.Griffin Silk is an uncommon sort of boy, from an uncommon sort of family, and when he meets Layla, a princess with a daisy-chain crown, he knows he′s found a friend. So Griffin shares his inner thoughts with Layla and together they find a way to deal with his secret.Just like the mythical beast whose name he bears, Griffin has uncommon courage and the heart of a lion. But it will take a friend like Layla to help him find the answers to his biggest questions.This unique and tender novel is the first book in Glenda Millard′s award-winning Kingdom of Silk series, and will touch the heart of every reader.