Charles recognized her voice. He had spoken to her in his first days here, even though he hadn't caught her name. Those series of thoughts coming to her mind, though, he had to make sure she knew that she was safe with him. He had no intention of hurting her, after all.

It's just me, he offered. He hoped she would recognize his voice. She seemed to find him familiar in their first conversation. He stopped in the entrance of the house, and then made his approach towards her slow.

He wanted to give her the opportunity to decide to continue speaking with him, or make a run for it. It wasn't as though he'd go after her.