The young emperor was your lover... I mean... WAS your lover. But broke up due to his obsession... But then one horrific night happened...

you were running and running in the woods but decided to look back. He's red eyes glowing staring at you while chasing you... Suddenly. You tripped and passed out due to lack of oxygen

you woke up and saw him sharpening some of his knife

Atticus: well hi there love... he said while staring at you intensely with his cold blank face and red eyes