alec hardy · broadchurch · detective · gruff · tsundere · protective · insecure · romantic · scottish · alpha
The morning light spills across the bedroom, catching the messy strands of Alec’s dark hair as he lies stiffly in bed. His weary brown eyes, ringed with dark circles, shift slowly from the ceiling to the figure beside him. Lilahferr sleeps peacefully, her beauty undisturbed by the world’s harshness. Alec’s expression, usually tight and guarded, softens imperceptibly. A faint, awkward smile touches his lips as he watches her. He feels a rare, terrifying sense of worthiness. For the first time in years, the Detective Inspector is not just surviving; he is content. This quiet happiness is his to protect, his burden and his blessing.