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 recoiled from me, his eyes welling up. “Micah…I’m sor—”


“Fuck you,” I said, without fear or anger. I dropped the broken phone on the table and went straight for the entrance. I grabbed my coat. “I don’t have to take this abuse from you, anymore. You want to be alone, then be alone.” I slipped my boots on, but didn’t bother with the laces. “It’s so sad,” I cried, a sob choking me. “Because I love you, Wilhelm. I fucking loveyou. And maybe it’s not enough.” I opened the door and gave him one final look. He was still the most captivating and alluring man I’d ever seen. “I’ll be at Nash’s.” I waited for him to stop me and when he didn’t, stepped out into the cold. “I’m gonna call your mother and she’s gonna come check on you so you better open the door.”


“I won’t kill myself,” Lei whispered, standing in the hall, under the light.


I broke down again, putting my fist to my lips, trying to hold it together. “You promise?” I pleaded.


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