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

Lei’s gaze lingered over Justin’s face and then he shook a thought off and smiled. “Yeah…”


While I fixed myself the last pancake, there was an uneasy silence but Vincent broke it quickly. “Well, we’re gonna get out of your hair and anyway, Melissa is waiting for him.”


Minutes later, Vincent and Justin were ready and putting their coats on by the door. I promised Justin we’d see each other very soon and after a few comforting words and a hug, he was willing to leave.


“Hey, I’d love to hear you sing one day,” Vincent said, shaking Lei’s hand. “In person, I mean. Those YouTube videos don’t do you justice, I suppose.”


I tensed, not quite sure of Lei’s reaction. “One of these days,” Lei said, dismissively. He looked down at Justin and gently, almost ceremoniously touched his hair. “It was a pleasure meeting you.” He locked eyes with my brother. “Watch over him,” he said and turned away, heading for my bedroom.


Chapter 54