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

Jace collapsed to one knee, his glow flickering dangerously. The fox bead at his chest dimmed, and for the first time, he looked fragile—mortal. 


Anita’s heart clenched. She rushed to his side, her hands hovering over him in panic. "Jace! Stay with me!" 


He let out a weak chuckle, though it lacked his usual cocky edge. "You look like you’re about to cry," he murmured. "Didn’t know you cared this much." 


Her chest tightened. She wanted to snap at him, tell him not to joke at a time like this, but the words wouldn't come. Instead, she pressed her lips together, forcing herself to focus. "Of course, I care," she admitted, barely above a whisper. 


His golden eyes softened for a fleeting moment before he winced. The glow of his tails flickered again, dangerously close to vanishing completely. 


Chapter 179: The Weight of Victory