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

the never-ending shades of blue. Fluffy clouds drifted by lazily,

expanse of

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

a mysterious place where

within its clear depths. It was an

nestled in the middle of the lush

scenery was both tranquil

sense of peace that seemed

lake, bursting

and white. Countless blossoms seemed to be competing in a

butterflies with

bees buzzed in their haste to collect

vitality to

prepared. He whisked

before them,

of the view, he lifted his

and urged, "Tess, stand over there. Let me

fine day, Tessa was wearing a

was on her chest, and life-like white

her dress.

suit for the trip and

wear.

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

dress' youthful yet vibrant colors were

lakeside view.

the lake, she looked

into the human world.

gentle breeze blew past, playfully lifting the

like fluttering wings.

poses, and Stephen patiently took

delicate features were so beautiful

she wasn't

several pictures of her from various angles. He took close-ups

profiles, and even snapped

silhouette.

had taken photography classes in the past, so he

Tessa was like a work of art that was ready to

off at an art

shots, Stephen called Wynn

two of them together.

long time since

alone after instructing her on how

walked to Tessa's

photo together was probably the one they had

been in their honeymoon phase as a

intimately for their pictures, which

they were behaving now.

rekindled their romance, Stephen

by being overly affectionate.

at Tessa when the picture was taken,

unmistakable adoration and love.

be looking at the camera, but it was fine because he

her.

the photo, Wynn caved under

giving them some

ambled down the path, admiring nature's

hear

and sheep in the

soared as they sang

the breeze brought with

of fresh flowers.

felt like a dream.

they took a stroll around the

A subtle hint of sweetness seemed to linger in

stumbled over a pebble and lurched