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 journey to the Obsidian Forest was ominously quiet. The sky darkened as they approached, the towering black trees casting long, jagged shadows over the rocky terrain. The air was heavy, suffused with an unnatural stillness that made every step feel weighted. 


Jace led the way, his expression tight and focused. Anita followed close behind, her grip on her staff firm. Kael trailed slightly, his sharp eyes scanning their surroundings for any signs of danger. 


“What exactly is this place?” Kael asked, breaking the silence. 


“The Obsidian Forest,” Jace said without turning around, “is a place of illusions. It twists reality, confuses the senses. Most people who wander in never make it out.” 


Kael frowned. “And your mentor decided this was a good place to hang out?” 


“He’s not most people,” Jace replied flatly. “He thrives in places like this.” 


Anita glanced at Jace. “What kind of person is he?” 


Chapter 91: The Obsidian Forest