Bennett Grey doesn't like to kill. He doesn't like keeping secrets. He doesn't like much at all. But when a handsome newcomer and his sons move to town, he can't keep his distance. And just when he thinks he's found a family of his own; he realizes everything he hates is everything worth doing. Falling in love can be hard. For Bennett Grey, falling in love can be bloody.Dear Author, This was my first glimpse of him, the man that completes my life, and his two beautiful children. I knew, somehow, that meeting him, meeting them, would change my life forever… and I was not disappointed. It wasn’t long before their demons came calling, and even I was surprised by my protective instincts, despite my violent past and desire for family. Little did I know just what a blessing being part of his family would become, and what it would mean for my future.Photo Description: A blonde man holds the hand of a young boy and holds another child in his arms. They are standing atop a rocky ledge overlooking a river with grassy hills in the distance and an overcast sky above them.This story was written as a part of the M/M Romance Group's "Love’s Landscapes" event. Group members were asked to write a story prompt inspired by a photo of their choice. Authors of the group selected a photo and prompt that spoke to them and wrote a short story. This story may contain sexually explicit content and is intended for adult readers. It may contain content that is disagreeable or distressing to some readers. The M/M Romance Group strongly recommends that each reader review the General Information section before each story for story tags as well as for content warnings.