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

Upstairs, Louie was behind the counter, stuffing money into a deposit envelope and Lou was busy on the computer. “Oh, there you are,” she said, glancing up. “Did you enjoy yourself down there?”


I dug my hands into my jean pockets, smiling brightly. I had. I really had. This family seemed great.


Louie stretched his arms. “Hey, Lou, I gotta pick up Kelly at the restaurant, so tell Dad to put this in the safe and I’ll swing by the bank tomorrow.”


Louie walked around the counter and tapped his sister’s head with the deposit bag. “They’re open on Saturday. Jesus, Wolfgang, do you work here or not?”


Wolfgang? Was that Lou’s nickname or real name?


But as much as I enjoyed the Knights’ company, I needed to go home and eat something. “Well, Lou, I’m gonna get going.”


Chapter 8