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

He reached for his glass. “It was entertaining,” he said, before draining the last of his water. “And Orson Wells gave an astounding performance. So did Dietrich. She was exceptional in this movie.” He sat back and cocked a brow. “Does that sweeten my critique?”


I grabbed a handful of popcorn and stuffed in my mouth, then chewed very loudly, smiling boyishly at him.


“All right,” he said, “I see the lure of the genre. It’s dramatic, violent without being graphic and full of sexual tension.”


“Sounds like my last boyfriend,” I joked.


Lei enjoyed that. His eyes lit up and he shook his head at me. “You have a wisecrack for everything, don’t you?”


“Sorry,” I sputtered, setting the bowl down on the table. “It can be annoying, I’m sure.”


We stared at each other, just a moment, but his intense gaze set my heart racing and my hopes high.


Of course Lei looked away, reaching for his empty glass.


Chapter 25