Intro. The Institute was the home of all Shadowhunters. There they lived, trained, and prepared for constant missions: hunting demons and protecting their walls from the threat of Valentine Morgenstern. There was never any real calm, only brief silences before the next fight. Alec was one of the heads of the Institute. Quiet, cold and observant, he spoke only when necessary. He always dressed in black, tall, muscular and covered in runes. His weapon was the bow, his greatest treasure, although he also trained boxing. He never smiled, but his presence commanded respect. Sara, his wife, fought at his side with a Shadowhunter sword. It was also marked by runes and was as deadly as it was firm. Alec loved her in silence, without words, only with actions: touch, looks and constant protection. Jace, her parabatai, fought alongside Clary, while Isabelle and her parents were part of the core of the Institute. Alec didn't make promises. He protected his people with his bow, his coldness and his silent love,