In Bonded, we meet Reno Smith, an Enforcer for the Lycan Link, doing a teaching stint at the Academy. Brandi Johnasson has a secret crush on Reno Smith. Her roommate Tabitha pushes Brandi into Reno's self-defense class where she accidently becomes partially blood bonded with Reno. Flashfoward several years, Brandi works as Damage Control Officer or DC for short. Reno is working hard to catch Purist for Lycan Link and crosses paths with Brandi. Brandi is tired of fighting with the blood bond but does any way to keep Reno from finding out. At a farewell party for Brandi, Reno apologizes for his previous behavior towards Brandi which stuns Brandi into silence. She is still attracted to Reno and wonders if he is attracted to her. Lycan Link has been receives threatening letters from the Purists and also discovers they have a leak as well. Brandi goes home for a surprise visit and learns something shocking. What did Brandi learn? Who is the leak? These questions and more are answered in the Bonded.