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

“Something tells me you’ve been used before,” he said, after a while. “You too, in so many ways, keep your guard up.” He slid the tip of his finger along my cheek. “With humor.”


His eyes lingered on my lips. “Come here,” he said quietly, pulling me close. “I do desire you, Micah. I do.” He stroked my hair. “More than you know. More than I let it show.”


I felt so good inside his arms. I didn’t dare ask for more.


“And you’re so patient. So generous.” Lei sounded drowsier. He was going to fall asleep. “I’m pushing my luck with you, I just know it.” He rested his arm on my waist, feeling heavier against me. He was slowly going under. “But I can’t allow myself to feel that deep,” he mumbled. “Or I’ll lose my mind.”


I raised my head to look up at him. His eyes were closed, jumping under their lids. I gently pressed my lips to his forehead. “It’s okay, Wilhelm,” I whispered, lying back down. “We’re in deep enough.”17


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