"I heard a horrible, stomach-turning crack that vibrated up my arms. Ari and I stared at each other in shock." This moment captures a sudden and alarming injury. Ari, clearly hurt, gasped out that he was truly hurt, expressing surprise and pain. His head then collapsed, and he went completely limp, indicating a serious or possibly life-threatening situation.

"You really hurt me," he gasped rawly, terrible surprise in his voice. "I wouldn't hurt you. Not like this." This exchange shows the shock of the injury and the character's disbelief that harm could have come so suddenly. The scene leaves the reader tense and concerned about Ari's condition after the injury.