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

I found that sexy. “No keep them on, that’s fine.” I had an image of him in nothing those boots, but quickly chased it away.


As he looked around again, Lei made an appreciative sound, and then his eyes finally met mine. “Very cool apartment.”


“Thanks.” I stepped a little closer to him and finally noticed he was carrying a wine bottle. “Hey, where’s mine?” I joked, taking the bottle out of his hand and setting it down on the coffee table which was in fact a wooden and ornamented chest I’d covered with movie stickers.


“Actually, that is yours.” He was now studying my bookcase. He shot me a quick glance over his shoulder. “I don’t drink.” He pressed his hand against the shelf and knocked down my 1933 movie King Kong on the Empire State Buildingfigurine.


“It’s okay,” I said, standing the figurine up. “He’s used to falling off that building. I can make some tea, if you like.” I headed for the kitchen. “Let’s go in here, okay?”


Chapter 18