Maybe she was incapable of speech.   But her expression indicated that she'd not only heard him, but welcomed him.  Her smile was warm and inviting.  She motioned him to come closer, and he found himself moving forward almost involuntarily.  The scent of her this close was so intense he could taste it on his tongue.  Taste her.  He moved closer still, his head starting to spin pleasantly from the intensity of her perfume.