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

never-ending shades of blue. Fluffy

expanse of

like a mirror, shimmering under the bright sun.

a mysterious place where diamonds could

its clear depths. It

the middle of the lush green prairie

The picturesque scenery was both

that seemed

bursting in vibrant colors of

white. Countless blossoms seemed to

enchanting the dancing butterflies with their

haste to collect

vitality to

had come prepared. He whisked out

them, leaving

taking a few shots of the view, he lifted his head from

and urged, "Tess, stand over there. Let me take a picture

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

on her chest, and life-like white daisies were

her dress.

only brought her suit for the trip and

wear.

gotten this dress yesterday when

youthful yet vibrant colors were a perfect complement to the

lakeside view.

lake, she looked like

into the human world.

blew past, playfully lifting the hem of her dress,

like fluttering wings.

struck a few poses, and Stephen patiently took all the pictures

fair skin and delicate features were so

away, and she wasn't

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

front views, side profiles, and even snapped

silhouette.

classes in the past, so he was quite

took of Tessa was like a work of art that was ready to

off at an art

shots, Stephen called Wynn over to

two of them together.

been a long, long time since they

left Wynn alone after instructing her on how she should

Then, he walked to Tessa's

the one

as a couple at the

to pose intimately for their pictures, which was a stark

they were behaving now.

their romance, Stephen

by being overly affectionate.

merely glanced at Tessa when the picture was taken, looking at her

unmistakable adoration and love.

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

her.

Wynn caved under Stephen's relentless hinting

elsewhere, giving them

down

could hear the occasional

sheep in

soared as

breeze brought

of fresh

felt like a dream.

the

subtle hint of sweetness seemed to linger

over a pebble and lurched