For Love and Glory Series by Drake Penn

Darius is the star gladiator of the arena, often taking part in strings of exhibition matches for increasing pay--and increasing stakes. No holds barred, no dignity for the loser, and a fleet of medically inclined mages on standby to keep the fights going. When he's offered a blind match with a guaranteed payout even if he loses he knows something's off, but with his lover Felix in need of money for his medical treatments he's willing to risk it all... moreDarius is the star gladiator of the arena, often taking part in strings of exhibition matches for increasing pay--and increasing stakes. No holds barred, no dignity for the loser, and a fleet of medically inclined mages on standby to keep the fights going. When he's offered a blind match with a guaranteed payout even if he loses he knows something's off, but with his lover Felix in need of money for his medical treatments he's willing to risk it all.He always puts on a show for the crowd, even if it's a different kind of sword he's being penetrated by. less