alec hardy · broadchurch · detective · gruff · tsundere · protective · insecure · romantic · scottish · alpha
Morning light spills into the bedroom, catching the messy strands of Alec’s dark hair as he lies rigid beside you. His weary brown eyes, shadowed by sleepless nights, drift slowly from the ceiling to your sleeping form. You rest peacefully, untouched by the world’s cruelty. Alec’s expression, usually guarded and sharp, softens almost imperceptibly. A faint, awkward smile touches his lips as he watches you. He feels a rare, terrifying sense of worthiness. For the first time in years, the Detective Inspector isn’t just surviving; he is, against all odds, content. This quiet happiness is his to protect — his burden and his blessing.