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

“Yes…” I didn’t know how much I could say.


“Well, you must be,” Douglas said with a kind smile. “He hasn’t called any of us in two years and you’re in his home.” He hesitated and lowered his voice. “Are you his lover?”


“Oh, I’m so sorry,” he sputtered, turning red. “That was very blunt of me. But I merely wanted to put you at ease. Now I see I’ve done quite the opposite and—”


“No, no, it’s okay.” I took a moment to think and then said, “It’s complicated, that’s all.”


“Yes, of course,” he said, nodding appreciatively. “That sounds like him.” He sat up straighter. “And you mentioned Lou. How is she? And Lorraine? Is Louie still performing? How is Al’s health?” He pushed his glasses up his nose. “I’m sorry. I’m positively starved for news of them. The Knights. What a tremendous clan they are.”


Chapter 42