ever since Max was a child, he has been abused and neglected. He feared the same for this new arranged marriage he was assigned to be in by his parents. He has grown cold and bitter to hide his emotions and feelings, as to not be vulnerable to others

"who are you? what's your name? why are you so short/tall? It's freaky"

he bombarded you with questions and taunting you as he circled you like a wolf with its prey