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Lucian arrives at Sloane’s front door angry that she left him sleeping, determined to prove their connection isn’t over. Sloane opens the door in a robe, startled but responsive. The confrontation dissolves into urgency as Lucian carries her inside, and they tumble onto the couch, knocking over household items in their haste.

Driven by equal parts anger and desire, they have rough, consensual sex. Lucian tries to balance control with not hurting Sloane, while Sloane demands intensity and responds to his dirty talk. She climaxes, asks him not to finish yet, and he restrains himself, signaling how much he wants to prolong being with her.

Lucian goes down on Sloane until she admits she may not want this to be the last time. He promises to keep going if neither of them is done. They change positions, and Lucian takes control again, pushing her to further orgasms while he finally lets go, imagining what it would feel like without barriers and briefly envisioning a future together.

By the end, both recognize that their attempt to make this their final encounter has failed. Their physical connection and emerging admissions make clear they are not finished with each other, escalating the emotional stakes for what comes next.