Alcohol made it happen

The raucous celebration echoed through the hall, the clinking of glasses and joyous laughter creating a lively symphony. Killian, surrounded by well-wishers, was being pulled into one toast after another. I watched as he raised his glass, his cheeks already flushed with the effects of the alcohol. A chorus of cheers followed each sip.

Lauren approached me with a mischievous grin. "Mellisa, my dear, you can't be left out of the celebration. It's time for a toast!" She handed me a glass filled to the brim with some potent concoction, and I couldn't help but raise an eyebrow at the intensity of the liquid.

I took the glass from her, eyeing the contents warily. "What's this, Lauren?"

She chuckled, linking her arm through mine. "Oh, come on, Mellisa! It's just a little something to keep the party interesting. Trust me, you'll love it." With that, she led me into the midst of the revelry.

As we approached the crowd, Jenny caught sight of us and bounded over with a twinkle in her eye. "Wh