The male leads her down another short hall, past several doors, all closed. 
The air in the corridor reeks of female smells, like someone has just given 
birth. That probably explains the number of sentries outside, and the numbers 
keeping watching in their natural form. When the alpha female goes into labor, 
the entire pack goes on the defensive. Wolven Weres are very protective of their 
young. Tikki has learned that from experience.