At the request of the Grants, Ellen undergoes a test to prove her worthiness to marry into the clan.

While Henry fights in WWI and Julia works in the censorship office in London, their love story unfolds through the letters they write to each other.

Ellen and Brian attend Beltane. Henry struggles to hold onto his hope. Julia loses allies when secrets come out.

Ellen prepares for her wedding day, while Julia attempts her escape.

At the Gathering, Brian Fraser and Ellen MacKenzie meet for the first time and are struck by their strong connection.

Henry tackles a challenging assignment in his own way. Ellen learns some concerning information about the family into which she’s expected to marry.

All the highland clans attend the Earl of Mar's annual hunting event at Braemar Castle, where the Earl makes an inflammatory proclamation.

Ellen hatches a new plan to protect herself and her family. Julia is forced to make an impossible choice.

Lord Lovat goes to extreme lengths to fulfill a prophecy. Dougal attends a clandestine meeting that could spell political disaster for the MacKenzies.

Henry continues to look for Julia until a new discovery threatens to end his search.