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 lost the smile and leaned in close, putting his dark gaze at my eye level. “I know,” he said, his stare piercing my heart. He leaned away and opened the door. “Good night, Micah.”


“Good night,” I sputtered, blushing from ear to ear.


He stopped on the first step to look up at me. “Thank you…”


I stepped out on the balcony. The boulevard was jumping with people. Crowds passing by. Cars lights flashing. I’d been so happy in our little bubble, I’d forgotten there was a city out there. “Hey, what are you doing tomorrow?”


“Do you wanna have a late breakfast with me somewhere?”


“Yeah. Tomorrow. You know—after today.”


“I don’t get up until noon,” he said.


“It’s okay. There’s an all-day breakfast place right by here.”


“I guess it does.” I laughed and entered the apartment before he could add anything else.11


Chapter 26