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 forest loomed ahead, its towering trees silhouetted against the moonlit sky. Anita and Jace moved cautiously, the silence between them filled with the sounds of rustling leaves and distant nocturnal calls. Every step felt deliberate, as if the very ground beneath them was waiting to test their resolve. 


Anita glanced at Jace, his features illuminated by the faint glow of moonlight. His gaze was fixed forward, his expression unreadable but determined. She knew he was scanning the surroundings for danger, his protective instincts in overdrive. 


“Do you think she was right?” Anita asked, breaking the silence. 


Jace didn’t look at her. “About the Threads testing you?” 


He hesitated before answering, his voice thoughtful. “I think the Threads are neither good nor evil. They’re... neutral. They respond to what’s inside you, your intentions, your fears. They’ll challenge you to face those things.” 


Chapter 111: The first step