His Unveiled Passion

Tessa woke up bright and early the next day.

After she had her breakfast at the hotel, she planned to make a trip to the famous

lake in the countryside.

Meanwhile, Stephen was trying to reason with Wynn at the parking lot.

He looked at the expressionless Wynn and said, "You can go now. Nothing will

happen to Tessa with me around."

Wynn remained utterly indifferent to his words, replying blandly, "I only listen to

Ms. Yates."

Stephen fell silent upon hearing her answer. He had finally gotten the chance to

enjoy some alone time with Tessa. So, why was Wynn being such a pest of a third

wheel?

Sadly, that was just how Wynn was. Although she was very capable and loyal, she

was also as stubborn as a mule and dense to boot.

Tessa turned her attention to Wynn and mused, "Wynn's been following me

around rain or shine. Her job as my protection detail is actually rather boring...

Plus, she doesn't even have days off. Since we're technically on vacation, it's also

a chance for Wynn to let loose."

Besides, it was better to have another person around if they were going on a trip,

just in case.

On the other hand, it was easy to guess what was on Stephen's mind. He wanted

to spend some time alone with her.

That was easy enough to arrange.

She just had to tell Wynn to keep her distance once they were at their destination.

So, Tessa said, "Wynn, you'll be coming with us."

"Yes, Ms. Yates," Wynn replied respectfully.

They didn't have to worry about transportation.

Stephen handled it all with just a call. Sure enough, someone arrived to pick them

up from the hotel.

The SUV left the city and arrived at the lake about 20 minutes later.

Technically, the lake should be absolutely swarmed by photo-taking tourists at this

time of day.

Perhaps someone high up the chain had noticed Stephen's arrival. Thus, they

were the only ones at the lake. As a result, the usually noisy atmosphere by the

lake was oddly peaceful.

The vehicle pulled to a stop, and the driver remained seated in it.

Tessa, Stephen, and Wynn got out of the car.

The scenery before them was utterly breathtaking and unreal.

Tessa was in awe of the sight that greeted her eyes.

brilliant blue. It was so clear that there wasn't a hint of

shades of blue. Fluffy clouds

expanse of

the sky like a mirror, shimmering under the bright sun. It was

upon a mysterious place where diamonds

clear depths. It was an

nestled in the middle of the lush green

scenery was both tranquil

sense of peace that seemed to grow

alongside the lake, bursting in

Countless blossoms seemed to be competing in a

the dancing butterflies

bees buzzed in their haste to collect their fill

vitality to their

prepared. He whisked out his camera

seemingly divine landscape before them, leaving

taking a few shots of

over there. Let me take a

day, Tessa was wearing a light blue and white checkered

chest,

her dress.

had only brought her suit for the trip and didn't bother packing

wear.

she had gotten this dress yesterday when Stephen had taken her to the

youthful yet vibrant colors were a perfect

lakeside view.

she looked

into the human world.

playfully lifting the hem of her dress, making

like fluttering wings.

a few poses, and Stephen patiently took all the pictures

skin and delicate features were so beautiful that it was

she

from various angles.

and

silhouette.

classes in the past, so he was

took of Tessa was like a work of art that was

at an art

called Wynn over to take a picture of

two of them together.

a long, long time since they had taken

Wynn alone after instructing her

walked to

was probably the one they had taken at

been in their honeymoon phase as a

to pose intimately for their pictures,

they were behaving now.

hadn't rekindled their romance,

by being overly affectionate.

glanced at Tessa when the picture was taken, looking

unmistakable adoration and love.

looking at the camera, but

her.

photo, Wynn caved under Stephen's relentless hinting

giving them some space

ambled down the path,

could hear the occasional

cattle and sheep in

as they

the breeze brought

of fresh flowers.

felt like a dream.

stroll around the lake, the distance between them

hint of sweetness seemed to linger in

stumbled over a pebble