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.

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

the never-ending shades of blue. Fluffy

of the

lake reflected the sky like a mirror,

stumbled upon a mysterious

depths. It was an ethereal and

sapphire-blue lake was nestled in the middle of the lush

scenery was both

of peace that seemed to

bursting in vibrant

seemed to be competing

enchanting the dancing butterflies with

haste to collect their fill of nectar,

to

whisked

seemingly divine landscape before them, leaving it frozen in

shots of the view, he lifted his head

stand over there. Let me take a picture of

fine day, Tessa was wearing a light blue and white checkered dress.

was on her chest, and life-like white

her dress.

for the

wear.

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

vibrant colors were a perfect complement

lakeside view.

by the lake, she looked like a fairy who had accidentally

into the human world.

playfully lifting the

like fluttering wings.

few poses, and Stephen patiently took

delicate features were so beautiful that it was

she wasn't even wearing

took several pictures of her from various angles.

shots, front views, side profiles, and even snapped a few pictures

silhouette.

photography classes in the past, so he

picture he took of Tessa was like a

at an art

Wynn over to

two of them together.

a long, long time since

instructing her on how she should use

he walked

last photo together was probably the one they

honeymoon phase as a couple at the time. So,

pose intimately for their pictures, which was a

they were behaving now.

rekindled their romance, Stephen

by being overly affectionate.

merely glanced at Tessa when the

unmistakable adoration and love.

might be looking at the camera, but

her.

the photo, Wynn caved under Stephen's relentless

giving them some

down the

hear

sheep in the

as they

the breeze brought with it

of fresh

felt like a dream.

a stroll around the lake,

sweetness seemed to linger in the

a pebble and