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 should go see him.” Lei slipped an arm into his coat.


I wrapped my scarf around my neck and waited.


“We’ll take my car.” Lei walked around the counter, stopping close to me. He finished buttoning up his coat. Then his eyes widened. “You’re—you’re coming with me, right?”


I tipped my head and stared at him, reaching my hand out. “Yes,” I whispered, tugging on his coat. “Of course I am.”


He fell into my arms without resistance and crushed me against him. “Tell me I have it in me,” he said into my shoulder. Before I could answer, he’d leaned away, gazing around at the quiet store. “I’ll go in. I’ll kiss Kelly and shake my brother’s hand. Then I’ll hug my mother and touch the baby’s hair. And you’ll smile and talk for me, okay?” He seemed near panic. “Okay, Micah?” His voice dropped. “Please.”


“Okay, yes, I’ll make a big show. I promise.”


Chapter 46