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

But I stopped him. “Wait, don’t wake him. Why don’t you just leave him with me? I mean—he’s already here, and who is this sitter, anyway?”


“Some teenager Melissa knows.” Vincent furrowed his brow and gave me a direct look. “Don’t you have any plans?”


“Lei is rehearsing all weekend and I have some work to do.” I hadn’t seen Lei in three days. I missed him. A lot


“Right. Right.” Vincent nodded. “So when’s Lei gonna start auditioning for parts again?”


Professor Baumgartner thought that Lei was ready, but Lei refused to audition for anything until he felt completely confident. He wasn’t satisfied with his range. Swore he’d lost too many notes on the higher scale, but Douglas had told me Lei’s voice had never been more textured. He’d never sang with more emotion. He often had people in tears. Well, those who were lucky enough to assist his rehearsals.


Myself, I had yet to hear Lei sing live. But it would come. Like all other things between us.


Chapter 52