Easily pleased, Micah enjoys a career in non-profit work and gets through his days one lame joke at a time. Then his friend Lou introduces him to her musical family and the Knights pull Micah into their world of resilience and sorrow. Soon, Micah understands that in the face of grief, optimism isn't always enough.<br><br>Lei was once revered for his tremendous talent. But one day the music died, and the scars under his leather bracelets are a reminder of what he lost. These days, he's nothing but a phantom. Shut away from the world, Lei tunes instruments in the Knights' music store.<br><br>Then charismatic Micah enters his life, charming his family and slowly coaxing his way into Lei's heart with steadfast devotion. With Micah at his side, it may yet be possible for Lei to reclaim the spotlight he'd thought permanently abandoned.

Music of the Knight

“You have a very good presence about you, young man. You’re an old soul, that’s for sure.” She extended her veined hand to me. “It was a pleasure talking with you.”


That was the irony of it. The less I talked, the more people assumed we’d had a conversation.


“Thank you for sharing with me.” I shook her hand. “And I’m truly sorry for your loss.”


“Well, goodbye.” She walked away with the card in her hand. Then she paused and glanced over her shoulder at me. “Wait—your name is Micah Payne?”


She chuckled a little, turning away again. “You sure have the name for the profession.”


Moments later, Patricia was at my side. “I went around the room and the feeling is unanimous.”


Patricia flashed a smile. “So when do we start?”


“Really?” I’d been hoping for a yes, but also fearing it. Would I have enough volunteers to fulfill the New Horizon Manor needs? I was already spread pretty thin. Then again, I needed this contract. “Wow. That’s great.”


Chapter 4