This story follows Elisabeth, a member of the aristocratic family of the Marquises of Osma, who have been forced to flee to Outer Banks. There, she joins the pogues and finds herself trapped in a complicated relationship with Rafe Cameron, while JJ, secretly in love with her, treats her with coldness to hide his feelings. As she navigates between her family loyalty, her hidden feelings, and societal expectations, Elisabeth faces personal and emotional challenges that test her relationships and her own identity.