How to disable text message forwarding on Mac?

I never allowed text message forwarding on my iPhone, yet my mac and iPad still receives messages. How do I fix this problem if I do not want this feature on my mac and iPad?

Hello Jivaraval,
After reviewing your post, I have located an article that can help with SMS relay:
SMS
With Continuity, all the SMS and MMS text messages you send and receive on your iPhone also appear on your Mac, iPad, and iPod touch. Even if the person you’re communicating with doesn’t have an iPhone. And regardless of what phone they have, you can reply from whichever device is closest to you, including your iPad or Mac. You can also initiate a conversation by clicking a phone number in Safari, Contacts, or Calendar.
To use Continuity for SMS and MMS on your iPad, iPod touch, and Mac:
Update your iPhone to iOS 8.1 (when available).
Enable iMessage on your Mac and iOS devices.
On your iPhone, go to Settings > Messages and turn on Text Message Forwarding.
Your iPad, iPod touch, or Mac will display a code you can enter on your iPhone to verify the SMS and MMS feature.
Thank you for contributing to Apple Support Communities.
Cheers,
BobbyD

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