A flash-forward shows a bound Chloe screaming at Lucifer Valentine as he pins her down with wolf ears and fangs. In the present, Lucifer fights through his violent rut. An elder arrives with Serena Austin, ordering him to mate with her to stay alive. Lucifer rejects the match with an explosive blast of crimson power. Out in the storm, a sugary scent of white roses reaches him right as Chloe approaches with a yellow umbrella.
Lucifer Valentine reveals wolf ears and a tail as he pins Chloe onto a bed. Her hands are bound above her. Lucifer leans close to smell her skin and sinks his fangs into her neck, prompting her angry screams.
00:41: Rejection in the Study
An elder enters the mansion study with Serena Austin, insisting Lucifer bond with her to survive his rut. Lucifer snaps a red rose in his fist and unleashes an oppressive crimson aura, bringing everyone in the room to their knees.
01:29: Meeting in the Rain
Lucifer staggers through a downpour while fighting intense physical torment. A sudden sweet fragrance of white roses and cake fills the alley air. Chloe steps forward beneath a yellow umbrella to ask if he needs help, and he recognizes her scent.
Key Lines from Episode 1
“My sweet rosy,you smell so damn good.”
“Lucifer, you devil!”
“Lucifer, you've already entered your rut. Selena is the queen we have chosen for you. Bond with her and you'll survive!”
“Huh. There you are. My fated mate.”
How Episode 1 Ends
Lucifer stands drenched in the dark alleyway, gasping through the torment of his rut. Chloe lifts her yellow umbrella to shelter him and asks if he is all right. Lucifer locks eyes with her, realizing she is his true mate. Will Chloe realize what Lucifer is before his instinct takes over?