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

The night air was still and heavy, the park now shrouded in mist. Anita’s muscles burned with exhaustion as she swung her staff, narrowly dodging one of Jace’s attacks. His movements were calculated, fluid, and relentless, forcing her to stay on her toes. 


“You’re hesitating,” Jace said, his voice sharp as he struck again. “In a real fight, that’ll get you killed.” 


Anita blocked the strike, but her grip faltered, and the staff slipped from her hands. It clattered to the ground, echoing through the empty park. 


“I’m trying!” she snapped, frustration boiling over. “Do you ever stop criticizing me?” 


Jace stepped back, his expression unreadable. His tails, illuminated by the full moon, swayed behind him like restless flames. “This isn’t about criticism, Anita. It’s about survival. If you’re not ready, Kael will—” 


Chapter 82: Cracks in the armor