According to the information she got from this lady's mind, she was to stab herself and make sure the sword reaches the baby in her womb as well. And after the baby's blood is shed, Maya would gain both Alpha's and the baby's powers.

That could be true because.... wolves are so protective when it comes to their pups. Not only she-wolves, even male wolves would do anything for their babies and that's why either knowingly or unknowingly Alpha's powers would leave him to his baby's rescue.

"I can't do this..

I can't harm my baby.

No..."

"That's why I didn't want to tell you in the first place because...