Chapter 270

　　Derek's POV 　　Tabitha instinctively rested her hand on her belly, but then she quickly pulled it back, as if fearing that I would notice something. 　　She had no idea that this move just made it all the more suspicious. 　　As an Alpha, my observation skills were sharper than most, especially when it came to my mate, even though she was my ex-mate. 　　I walked closer to her, sensing her nerves. 　　I could tell her heartbeat was racing and her breath hitched, as these were the physiological responses she couldn't hide. 　　When my hand brushed her back, she tensed up like a deer caught in headlights. 　　"Something's off with her emotions," Leo chimed in my mind. 　　As my wolf, he was always able to perceive subtle emotional changes. 　　But even without his reminder, I could feel Tabitha wasn't her usual self. 　　After all, we were once mates, and such a profound connection couldn't be easily severed. 　　"What are you doing?" Tabitha shot out, her voice dripping with clear hostility and panic. 　　"