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The behaviour and dynamics within a pride during introduction is probably much more important than the males guessing whether or not they are that father.
In the case of the Tsalala lioness. There is no typical pride, pride male dynamic between her and the PCmales.
Contact has been so infrequent that from the males perspective, she had plenty of time to mate elsewhere.
So it could go any direction, even with the male that mated with her.
Though most cub killings take place when there is an intentional takeover or other conflict. Chances are good that the Tsalalas are so low on the PCmales radar they aren't going to care much about her and the cubs.