“Polecat.” Hecate laughed quietly. “She was once a human witch, but she was an idiot, so I turned her into a polecat.” Persephone stared at the goddess, but Hecate didn’t seem to notice her stunned silence. “I like her better this way,” Hecate added, then looked up at Persephone. “But enough about Gale. What can I help you with, my dear?”