Most likely ruts are induced by being near omegas so it would still make him look bad, as the two actual alphas present can say they get ruts too and never neglect their duties.
Honestly this story makes me a lil sad. It’s just a bit too realistic about having to settle. I’m sure with time they’ll be happy together but it’s a bit bittersweet seeing them before they reach that point.
But what about that dude with the fiancée that wants to peg him? How’d they turn out?