Locked up in a Temple for a long time. Jace was released by Anita who was trying to write a project for her history class so has to be able to join the school play.
Jace gave Anita his fox bead in other to save her after falling from the top of the mountain.
Jace followed Anita to her school and started living with her because of his fox bead that with Anita

My boyfriend is a nine-tailed fox

Chapter 32: The School Play’s Importance 


The bright stage lights felt like a beacon, a small island of normalcy in the storm that had become Anita's life. She stood backstage, the familiar scent of paint and wood mixed with the nervous energy of her castmates. The school play, The Lost Empress, was more than just a performance now; it was her escape. Amidst the shadows and dangers that lurked beyond the school walls, the play offered a brief reprieve, a chance to immerse herself in something she could control. 


“Anita, you’re up next!” Claire’s voice broke through her thoughts, and Anita straightened, shaking herself out of the haze. 


CHAPTER 32 The school play is important