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

Still, I’d been so conciliatory with him, dedicated and present, and all I wanted from him were a few words of reassurance. Once again, Lei was shut away in his tomb of hurt, blind and deaf to my desires.


I unfastened my seat belt and opened the car door, but Lei put a hand on my arm. “Take my car home tonight,” he said in an even voice. “I don’t need it tomorrow, anyway.”


This meant he wasn’t planning on inviting me in tonight. Why? What had I done? “I thought I was gonna stay over,” I said, my own meek tone surprising me. I was at his mercy. I sat back and looked at him. “I don’t think you should be alone tonight.”


Chapter 48