She does not tell Nynaeve that she had not actually meant Rand's situation, but Nita's. Instead, the Aes Sedai lets her silence on that score imply agreement.

After all, there are some secrets Moiraine still keeps-- from everyone.

"I know that you will," she murmurs. "And I know who they are, as well; if Nita herself cannot elaborate, I will help you find them. They frequent this place as well, you see... and it is possible to work linked with those of their power, after a fashion."