Honestly, it feels like there's a bit of confusion here. James isn’t a coward in this story. He doesn’t want to use his strength because he feels like he can't really control it. He’s just not interested in getting caught up in all the drama.
Sure, he’s running away, but it’s not because he’s scared to help out—he just wants to live a regular life.
If you’re looking for me to write a scene where he’s smashing through everything, that’s not happening. I won’t do it because I want to keep his character true to who he is.
Character development matters, you know? You can either hang tight and see how it goes, or just skip the book. It’s up to you.